prizewinning

adjective

ˈprīz-ˌwi-niŋ How to pronounce prizewinning (audio)
Definition of prizewinningnext
as in excellent
of the very best kind care to try a glass of my prizewinning homemade wine?

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Recent Examples of prizewinning Fuller, who teaches English at the University of Tulsa, is the author of a prizewinning study of the Civil War's impact on American literature. — Eric Foner, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prizewinning
  1. excellent
  2. terrific
  3. wonderful
  4. superb
  5. lovely
  6. great
  7. prime
  8. beautiful
Adjective
  • There’s an excellent Anantara Spa and a state-of-the-art fitness center onsite, but the highlight of the property is its 60-foot-long oceanfront infinity pool, which overlooks the entire expanse of Stone Town beach.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Mikey Madison is excellent as a whistleblower driven by love, not spite.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • The movie looks terrific, with DP Jeff Cronenweth returning to provide visual consistency with The Social Network and Alexandre Desplat’s elegant score feeding the tension without working too hard at it.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
  • This puzzle is stuffed with nuance, pleasing crosses and a lot of simply terrific, ridiculously evocative stuff — for example, a jarring assortment of lovely trivia intersecting with some hideous ailments at more than one juncture.
    — Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of terrific
Adjective
  • There is a wonderful museum in the park that interactively showcases the landscape and cultural history of the Chacabuco Valley as well as this part of the region's ecological loss and path to recovery.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Howell and Sloyan are quite wonderful in these moments, and Howell is exceptional throughout.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of wonderful
Adjective
  • The answer is both, with Wildwood representing a staggering achievement from the company that has given us such superb efforts as Coraline and Kubo and the Two Strings.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Granted, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are superb smartphones, and safe choices if you're used to the status quo.
    — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of superb
Adjective
  • The Brasserie beside it, a continuation of the same vibe, focuses on French dishes with some good vegetarian options, and hosts a breakfast buffet with lovely local products.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The lovely south-facing casement windows in the living room are original; at the other end of the apartment is enough room for a second bedroom or office, plus a closet).
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • Maines’ voice sounds great, and Maguire’s grand viola break after the bridge adds requisite drama.
    — Shaad D’Souza, Pitchfork, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The defender made a great play, but Manning made a bad throw.
    — Mac Engel October 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of great
Adjective
  • Of course, Gen Zers are still in the early stages of their careers and have yet to enter their prime earnings years.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • What to do nearby The hotel sits in a prime position between the sleek towers of the Porta Nuova neighborhood and the city’s historic center.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of prime
Adjective
  • Ben is a real talent and will craft a beautiful and compelling documentary.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Starting the fourth with beautiful field position, the Bruins needed three plays to score.
    — Elias Esquivel, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of beautiful

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“Prizewinning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prizewinning. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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