as in excellent
of the very best kind
the restaurant's baker makes a superb chocolate cake
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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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Recent Examples of superb
Caramel Quin, Wired News, 5 June 2025
It's clad in 297 polished stainless-steel panels – each requiring over 100 hours of polishing – and culminates in a rooftop viewing platform and canopy offering superb views of the area.
—Adam Williams
may 26, New Atlas, 26 May 2025
Finney-Smith would be a superb 3-and-D starting power forward if Jarrett Allen is traded and the Cavaliers move Mobley to center.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
Cheung and Francis are superb, as is Moses Villarama as Bo’s buddy, Virgil, who sees his own sorrow bearing down on him, inevitable and enveloping, like the blizzard outside.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 30 May 2025
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Adjective
It’s solidly built with a superb mount, set at the perfect seat post angle.
—Caramel Quin, Wired News, 5 June 2025
It's clad in 297 polished stainless-steel panels – each requiring over 100 hours of polishing – and culminates in a rooftop viewing platform and canopy offering superb views of the area.
—Adam Williams
may 26, New Atlas, 26 May 2025
Finney-Smith would be a superb 3-and-D starting power forward if Jarrett Allen is traded and the Cavaliers move Mobley to center.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
Cheung and Francis are superb, as is Moses Villarama as Bo’s buddy, Virgil, who sees his own sorrow bearing down on him, inevitable and enveloping, like the blizzard outside.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superb
Adjective
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And excellent retail in turn should entice people to choose one store over another and visit often.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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These groups offer excellent opportunities to meet new contacts, stay informed about industry developments, and even discover unadvertised job openings.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
Noun
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But on a night of all-around excellence from the Dodgers, no one impressed quite like the man who endures as the most familiar, and foundational, face of the franchise.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2025
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The school looks forward to honoring three decades of excellence and is inviting parents, alumni and community members to join the planning effort.—
Susan Soldavin,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2025
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The brilliance of the formula is not just what it’s made with, but what it’s made without—there are no fillers, artificial additives, or preservatives.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
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That’s the point when individual brilliance is no longer enough.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Tanja Caldwell designed the wonderful costumes for Mara Block Ali’s Netflix series, Forever.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Though not a traditional kids’ movie by any stretch, there’s still a lot of wonderful Dignan-esque scheming involved in Mr. Fox (George Clooney) stealing from the adjoining farms of Boggis, Bunce, and Bean, and the film has the warmth of an old Rankin-Bass production.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
7 June 2025
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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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
Noun
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What’s most important is to take it all in: the place, its majesty and its importance.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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Her majesty, the queen, is here.—
Jack Howland,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The 6-foot-5, 221-pounder not only comes with ideal size and above-average athleticism but also terrific arm talent.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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His terrific performance was a similar problem for the Pacers.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Tennis is a proper sport but, compared to others, is a bearer of elegance and tradition, which are values resonating also with our brand.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
16 June 2025
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The tufted back and seat cushions add a touch of elegance, while the faux leather upholstery ensures durability and easy maintenance.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
14 June 2025
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“Superb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superb. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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