as in superb
of the very best kind
fast-food fans rate this chain's fries as excellent
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Recent Examples of excellent
The camera is impressive and takes sharp photos with vibrant colors and excellent low-light shots.
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Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
The look is a tiny departure from the excellent looks that his current stylist Jason Bolden has been piecing together as of late.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 18 Apr. 2025
Reviewers say the hypoallergenic comforter feels soft and smooth against the skin, does an excellent job regulating temperatures throughout the night, and is machine-washable.
—Jamie Ballard, Allure, 18 Apr. 2025
At 6-2, 225 pounds, Dart possesses excellent arm strength and mobility that NFL scouts love.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
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Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
The look is a tiny departure from the excellent looks that his current stylist Jason Bolden has been piecing together as of late.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 18 Apr. 2025
Reviewers say the hypoallergenic comforter feels soft and smooth against the skin, does an excellent job regulating temperatures throughout the night, and is machine-washable.
—Jamie Ballard, Allure, 18 Apr. 2025
At 6-2, 225 pounds, Dart possesses excellent arm strength and mobility that NFL scouts love.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excellent
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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
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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
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And Giuseppe Trevisani, wonderful guy, is my favorite excuse of all.—
Domenico Starnone,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2025
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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
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But when the switch flips and the whole picture becomes clear, so does the terrific scope of Coogler’s triumph.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
18 Apr. 2025
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Rob Refsnyder, who also had a terrific day by going 3 for 4 with two doubles, tallied an RBI double in the third inning to put the Red Sox up 4-0.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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The show will explore the intersection of design, storytelling, and innovation, offering a rare glimpse into how truly great products are made.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Body gua shas tend to be bigger and have more angular or ridged builds that feel great on your arms, legs, and torso but might be too harsh on your face.—
Allure,
Allure,
14 Apr. 2025
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The writing in this episode is fantastic, and the filming of it is unusual for a Chicago Fire episode.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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Its picture is fantastic, rivaling the Samsung S95D and many high-end LED TVs in brightness but with more accurate colors.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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My fellow guests were relaxed, friendly, and simply excited to be having a lovely holiday at sea.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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In fact, Fernández and La Casa de la Playa sommelier Pavel Martínez have also curated a lovely selection of Mexican wines for the Cava, the property’s unique wine cellar which is open 24 hours for guests to peruse, taste and enjoy a bottle or glass of their choice.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Comments Even when a blowout hotel isn’t in the budget, a fabulous night’s stay is within reach at these 15 properties, all of which come in at less than $300 a night.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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Stefani, who is married to country musician and Oklahoma native Blake Shelton, spent the week with her husband and sons Zuma and Apollo (her eldest son Kingston was not present) at one fabulous luxury resort in the heart of Missouri’s Ozark Mountains.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2025
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