SUPERBNESS Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

superbness

noun

Definition of superbness

as in excellence

exceptionally high quality the superbness of the orchestra's performance was such that the music critics were straining for superlatives

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as in brilliance

impressiveness of beauty on a large scale climbers rave about the superbness of the view from the mountain's summit

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Noun

As public servants and the keepers of this institution, we are charged with helping a nation find understanding, hope, and clarity and as part of that duty, we are dedicated to excellence, reflection, and growth.

— Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2026
As public servants and the keepers of this institution, we are charged with helping a nation find understanding, hope and clarity and as part of that duty, we are dedicated to excellence, reflection and growth.

— Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 9 July 2026

Definition of excellence

Noun

Could the generations growing up with their brains hooked to endless video feeds be developing some kind of novel, as-yet-undetectable cognitive brilliance?

— Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Erivo plays a British defense barrister who exudes enviable brilliance in navigating the ruthless and gladiatorial London courtrooms.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 7 July 2026

Definition of brilliance

Noun

Education was considered an individual pursuit marked by moral excellency and only the students who did the best in school would have proceeded to higher education.

— Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
Zurich said the Game Changer Award pays tribute to excellency in the film business with a focus on leaders that not only cherish change and forward-thinking approaches in the business, but also stand for the DNA of what cinema has represented since its invention.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2024

Definition of excellency

Noun

Beyond the scale and majesty of meals in the main dining room, Mohonk understands the power of the treat, turning snack time into another chance to offer more to the experience.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
Beauty in the freshness of youth is not the same as beauty in the majesty of old age.

— Judith Martin, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

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