as in excellent
of the very best kind
credited the win to the pitcher's sterling performance on the mound
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Recent Examples of sterling
Now in its 31st year, Crisis Group has developed a sterling reputation for early warning, insightful analysis, practical suggestions and discreet diplomacy.
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John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Hellebuyck was simply sterling.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 22 Feb. 2026
There are no better CEOs in the nation than in the airline industry – in operational, financial, strategic domains and their individual characters are sterling.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
The sterling issue includes an ultra-rare 100-year note — the first sale with such an extreme maturity by a technology firm since the dot-com era, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
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John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Hellebuyck was simply sterling.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 22 Feb. 2026
There are no better CEOs in the nation than in the airline industry – in operational, financial, strategic domains and their individual characters are sterling.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
The sterling issue includes an ultra-rare 100-year note — the first sale with such an extreme maturity by a technology firm since the dot-com era, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sterling
Adjective
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Apple has somehow emerged from the global hardware shortage as a value buy, with its MacBook Neo offering an excellent modern computing experience for a mere $600.—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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Harbor locals should boast that one of the county’s singularly excellent pizzerias is in their backyard.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His disaffection baffles his acquaintances and pains his tubercular wife (a superb Quinn Jackson), whose doctor (Lambert Tamin) has only contempt for her husband’s agonizing.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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UConn's superb sophomore already has five points in the first four minutes of this semifinal, including a 3-pointer.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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So was Booker after a brutal finish to what was otherwise a stellar season.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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And although specialized solar spacecraft can spot objects so close to the fierce stellar glare, none that are now flying can produce a high-resolution view of the tiny comet.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The restaurant became a minor sensation—the titular dish is terrific, silken and subtle and rich, but what most stood out was a rotating lineup of specials, mostly hawker-style Malaysian fare, particularly the food of Klang, his parents’ home town, on Malaysia’s western coast.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Gujarat, on the back of Sai Sudharsan’s 73 off 44 and tailenders Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada, mounted a terrific comeback to reduce the chase to a reachable 15 off the last 12 balls.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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One one side, a lovely mother and daughter in the middle of planning her wedding.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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This is a lovely array of dresses, and it is pulled from a collection that DAM’s fans and supporters can easily admire.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But that is the context of a wonderful performance.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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And serialization is a glorious, wonderful thing that happens automatically to a show that people love.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Chernyshov is a big, strong (6-foot-3, about 200 pounds) winger and modern power-forward type where driving is a part of his identity, but not to a bullish fault as his only focus, and his skill/finesse might take on greater emphasis.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Polish Remover Wipes are TSA-approved and great for travel.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Isolated by its beautiful, rugged mountains, West Virginia sits entirely within Appalachia and has long been listed at the bottom of a laundry list of failings, including poor health and a lack of education.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The patio at Bricks and Horses is as beautiful as ever, and now the menu is better than ever.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Sterling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sterling. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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