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
The French family firm has long offered a suite of exquisite items for the home, though, and this sterling-silver antique set from the 1930s is a perfect example.
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2025
The Signature line of daily designs in sterling silver, 18-karat gold vermeil and semiprecious stones sits at the core of the catalogue, with price tags ranging from 90 euros to 450 euros.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025
The last time Ohtani took the mound was in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, turning in a sterling six innings, allowing two hits and striking out 10 batters.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
But its 2019 refresh solidified its spot by proving that relaxing a bit — while maintaining its sparkling service and elevated dishes — doesn't mean sacrificing a sterling reputation.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2025
The Signature line of daily designs in sterling silver, 18-karat gold vermeil and semiprecious stones sits at the core of the catalogue, with price tags ranging from 90 euros to 450 euros.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025
The last time Ohtani took the mound was in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, turning in a sterling six innings, allowing two hits and striking out 10 batters.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
But its 2019 refresh solidified its spot by proving that relaxing a bit — while maintaining its sparkling service and elevated dishes — doesn't mean sacrificing a sterling reputation.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sterling
Adjective
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Thus far, Arsenal’s excellent form has relegated the injuries to a subplot.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The carbon nanofiber provides mechanical stability, abundant pore channels, and excellent electrolyte wettability, while the cobalt sites catalyze the adsorption and conversion of polysulfides.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The guest capacity of 3,246 feels delightfully low considering the mind-blowing variety of venues, including nine superb specialty restaurants (love a good steakhouse at sea) and seven that are winners even without an upcharge.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
31 Dec. 2025
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The Sofia, by Vagabond Haven, is a superb example of clever space-saving design.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The Vikings had another stellar performance under the direction of defensive coordinator Brian Flores, finishing second in red zone touchdown rate and sack percentage and third in the league in yards allowed.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Available in four versatile colors—as well as a women’s straight-leg version—Free Fly has everyone covered with this stellar, do-it-all travel pant.—
Harry Spampinato,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Special mention must be made of the in-room minibars, which are terrific, and so extensive that they are contained not within a single small fridge but an entire chest of drawers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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Lenert made a terrific save on a solid strike by JSerra midfielder Carter Biondolillo, with Lenert diving to his left to make the crucial stop in the second half.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Music lovers should head to see the Bluegrass Band art piece in East Bend, and the square in Yadkinville featuring Carolina Pines is particularly lovely.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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In between performances, while the crew was breaking down and setting up on stage, there was a lovely MC keeping the crowd entertained.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The Christos honored their promise by gifting me with a wonderful collage in addition to my one-dollar paycheck.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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That scene was so incredibly awkward… and wonderful.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The country's greatest resource is not oil beneath the ground, but people--inside and outside the country--who still care deeply about its future.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Newsom is certainly right that California is a great state and an economic engine unmatched by other states.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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His son is in the beginning, messy, beautiful process of becoming.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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There’s also a lot going on in the personal lives of the folks at 51, the biggest being Boden’s wedding, which — despite a glitch with Herrmann’s offer to hold the event at his church — winds up being a beautiful affair.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Sterling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sterling. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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