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adverb

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Recent Examples of par excellence
Adverb
Friedrich is the painter par excellence of German Romanticism yet also a man for all times and places. Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025 Courtesy of Visit California California is a destination par excellence for health-minded travelers who expect more from their holiday than just a hotel gym (or those looking to simply unwind). Visit California, AFAR Media, 14 Mar. 2025 Aden Nunes, a seventh-grader from the San Juan Capistrano campus of the Fairmont Schools, spelled his way to second place, going several rounds with Tran before going out on par excellence. Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 2 Mar. 2025 The United States today is the coercive power par excellence. Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 3 Oct. 2019 See All Example Sentences for par excellence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for par excellence
Adjective
  • The hiding spot seemed like an excellent spot for avoiding the sun and potential predators, but Fowler didn't feel quite the same.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
  • Performance has also been excellent so far compared to peers and a benchmark index.
    Jesse Pound, CNBC, 11 July 2025
Adverb
  • This setup was able to get four of the six questions correct, earning silver medal status—only half of the human participants earn any medal at all.
    Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2025
  • There also are signs providing detailed information about rip currents and pier safety, and warning buoys at all seven beaches to separate swimmers from boat traffic.
    Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 21 July 2025
Adjective
  • This no-churn ice cream recipe extracts all the wonderful flavor from the corn by simmering both the kernels and cobs in whipping cream and sweetened condensed milk to make sure every bite is filled with corn flavor.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
  • So many wonderful age gap and power dynamics going on in this novel that really set the tone for a whole generation of writers to come.
    Hattie Williams July 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
Adverb
  • He’s been a huge part of us being in contention and he’s pitched very, very well.
    Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
  • Even though Lake of the Prairies is situated in a deep – and very scenic – valley, north winds or south winds can be a pain.
    Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
Adjective
  • This is an incredible honor, and an awesome responsibility.
    Sharon DeVivo, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
  • Cargill hit an awesome Jaded from the top rope through a table.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Adverb
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows lead to a private terrace and outdoor daybed, which makes for an extremely relaxing place to enjoy a cup of tea after a spa treatment, read a book in the afternoon, or just take in the gorgeous setting after returning from a day out.
    Hannah Freedman, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
  • Moreover, the 33 year old state Assemblyman was carried to victory by an extremely diverse coalition, winning Asian voters (+15), Hispanic voters (+6), and White voters (+5) according to an analysis by the New York Times.
    Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
Adjective
  • Playful and complex, just a lovely wine to enjoy with friends.
    Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
  • This week’s picks include a Park Slope two-bedroom with a pair of wood-burning fireplaces and a one-bedroom on Clinton Hill’s historic mansion row with a lovely triple-bay window.
    Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 22 July 2025
Adverb
  • The likes of Volvo, Polestar and Lotus, however, would be excluded, even if they are fully or partly owned by a Chinese original equipment manufacturer.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 14 July 2025
  • Advertisement This vision did not fully come to fruition.
    Emi Eleode, Time, 14 July 2025

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“Par excellence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/par%20excellence. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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