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
Men's congratulations grad name & year necklace: $249.99 This Men's Congratulations Grad Name & Year Necklace in sterling silver is a great option for guys available at Kay Jewelers.
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Nora Colomer
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There’s royal blue, light, baby pink, sterling check, mocha brown, and now, emerald green.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2025
At 94, Warren Buffett led Berkshire Hathaway to sterling success.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
Some winners even received sterling julep trophies for certain horse races.
—Harry Enten, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
There’s royal blue, light, baby pink, sterling check, mocha brown, and now, emerald green.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2025
At 94, Warren Buffett led Berkshire Hathaway to sterling success.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
Some winners even received sterling julep trophies for certain horse races.
—Harry Enten, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sterling
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During informational interviews, asking for ideas of great places to keep an eye on is an excellent way to add to your list.—
Rebecca Fraser-Thill,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Give your wooden nickel to the mixologist, take your pick between La Babia, an excellent margarita, or Three Emmas, grab a book off the shelf, and take a seat.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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The high-quality tri-ply cladding (two layers of stainless steel with an aluminum core) does a superb job spreading heat evenly across the surface of the pan, delivering consistent and even cooking results.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 May 2025
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With superb cinematography from Jermaine Edwards, the visual look here is almost poetic at times.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
18 May 2025
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The two films will kick-off what’s expected to be as stellar June in terms of ticket sales.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
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Second, and maybe just as important, the Vikings have produced three years of stellar quarterback infrastructure.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Even with challenging oppositions, Siakam has been terrific throughout the playoffs.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Finally, some recognition for a terrific set of numbers and the iconic fashion brand is the king of social.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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Why the lovely Mehri falls for such a loser — Hamid is one of the least charming grooms in recent memory — can only by explained by the lack of options available to her.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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The scoring sequence followed a lovely Bobrovsky save on a shorthanded odd-man rush — the Cats firing on all cylinders.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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And now more people can experience this wonderful adventure on Netflix starting May 15, 2025.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Colombia’s coastal cities are famous for their cuisine, but don’t overlook their wonderful street foods.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
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The future of Hollywood depends on whether the industry recognizes that its greatest asset isn’t its distribution technology but its storytellers.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
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But it's been a great month with my new little one.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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That's why the new savings account for children included in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill , with a one-time deposit of $1,000 from the federal government, is truly beautiful to the investment community.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The grounds are beautiful, the setting is tranquil, and the ceremonies held here every Memorial Day are filled with heartfelt patriotism.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
22 May 2025
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“Sterling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sterling. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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