excellent
adjective
ex·cel·lent
ˈek-s(ə-)lənt 
1
: very good of its kind : eminently good : first-class
2
archaic
: superior
excellently
adverb
Synonyms of excellent
Examples of excellent in a Sentence
Her new movie has received excellent reviews.
He is an excellent role model for young men everywhere.
The car is in excellent condition.
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Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2026
Consumer Reports pointed to the Forester's excellent visibility, comfort, safety and spacious interior.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Ashes are excellent for raising the pH in garden beds after your sprinkle it on.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
Talent accumulating at the top, giving us more excellent teams that look capable of deep runs, has to hurt somewhere.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for excellent
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excellent
adjective
ex·cel·lent
ˈek-s(ə-)lənt
: very good of its kind : first-class
excellently
adverb
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