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How does the adjective superb contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of superb are glorious, gorgeous, resplendent, splendid, and sublime. While all these words mean "extraordinarily or transcendently impressive," superb suggests an excellence reaching the highest conceivable degree.

her singing was superb

When is it sensible to use glorious instead of superb?

While in some cases nearly identical to superb, glorious suggests radiance that heightens beauty or distinction.

a glorious sunset

When might gorgeous be a better fit than superb?

The words gorgeous and superb can be used in similar contexts, but gorgeous implies a rich splendor especially in display of color.

a gorgeous red dress

When would resplendent be a good substitute for superb?

In some situations, the words resplendent and superb are roughly equivalent. However, resplendent suggests a glowing or blazing splendor.

resplendent in her jewelry

When is splendid a more appropriate choice than superb?

While the synonyms splendid and superb are close in meaning, splendid implies outshining the usual or customary.

the wedding was a splendid occasion

When can sublime be used instead of superb?

The synonyms sublime and superb are sometimes interchangeable, but sublime implies an exaltation or elevation almost beyond human comprehension.

a vision of sublime beauty

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of superb Brady Malo was superb for L-S, scoring five times in a seven-point showing. Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025 And as the challenger mounting a last-ditch attempt to overthrow his control, Cristin Milioti delivers a superb performance. Charles Bramesco, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025 Chain-of-Density (CoD) Prompting A shrewd method of devising summaries involves a clever prompting strategy known as chain-of-density (CoD), which aims to bolster generative AI toward attaining especially superb or at least better-than-usual summaries. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 In the summers, the garden becomes a haute hub of social activity, thanks to the hotel’s superb cocktail program. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for superb
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superb
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  • He’s been excellent in dealing with traffic, as the Golden Knights put more bodies in front of him on Tuesday than pretty much the first four games.
    Michael Russo, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of iron.
    Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • And Giuseppe Trevisani, wonderful guy, is my favorite excuse of all.
    Domenico Starnone, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2025
  • There’s the potential to still reach 94 points, which might not quite have the same sheen to it as the 99 points achieved by Liverpool’s last title-winning side in 2019-20 but should still be recognised as a wonderful achievement.
    Gregg Evans, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Gustavsson was terrific, stopping 23 of 25 shots to give the Wild a chance.
    Joe Smith, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Catcher Landon Hodge is terrific defensively and first baseman Josh Stonehouse has supplied surprising power.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Pareek’s fantastic results highlight the importance of close collaboration between hardware and software teams for delivering products that are not only functional but also efficient and scalable.
    William Jones, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Frederik Andersen has been fantastic manning the goal for Carolina through the first two games, allowing only one goal in each.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • This is a great UFC Fight Night that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Cancer, a disease that doesn’t discriminate and spares no one from its reach, has long been one of humanity’s greatest adversaries.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Opened just a few years ago, the Asbury Ocean Club Hotel offers excellent service, lovely rooms and terrific food.
    Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • This lovely, leafy city is filled with fun things to do.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2025
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  • There’s an awesome Amazon deal on a space-saving outdoor grill with a legion of fans.
    Clint Davis, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • The awesome battery life will easily last you through a long day of heavy scrolling and video streaming.
    Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • All of this means it’s been a fabulous week for stargazing.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Most of these are in the genus Echeveria, and there is an almost endless assortment of fabulous shapes, colors, and growth forms.
    Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025

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“Superb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superb. Accessed 6 May. 2025.

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