1
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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2
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superbness
Noun
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Snuffing them out demanded excellence.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026 -
This combination of legal excellence and genuine local expertise separates truly effective personal injury representation from the alternatives in a market as competitive as South Florida.—
Anton Lucanus
April 3,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rather, these plays are about in-the-moment brilliance.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The shooter’s French-speaking sidekick, Iris, performed with biting brilliance by Julie Helga, addresses him as a friend, but the creators have gone out of their way to avoid glorifying him or his nihilistic destruction.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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The design captures the majesty and beauty of its origin.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The fact that none of us got to see it, adds to the majesty and allure of the yeti, right?—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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From crisp, breathable cotton sheets that keep you cool in summer to luxurious silk or satin pillowcases that add a touch of elegance, the options are endless.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Jackson plays Cooper, the sibling of Liz (Schlaepfer) and Cuoco’s character Kate, the eldest daughter who inherited her mother’s perfectionism, elegance, and organizational prowess.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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But when Willy floats into a conversation with Ben or experiences a memory of Biff’s high-school glory days, golden light floods the stage through a high bank of dirty windows.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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But most perennials bloom for only a few weeks and take several years to reach their full glory and maturity.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Superbness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superbness. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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