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as in skillful
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
one of the great anthropologists
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as in noble
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
a great humanitarian great acts of charity
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as in long
lasting for a considerable time
haven't seen them in a great while
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as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
saw a great moose calmly walking through our backyard
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
this cake is great!
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as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
she's great on any type of sport that requires endurance
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as in greatest
coming before all others in importance
regards global warming as the great issue of the day
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as in aristocratic
of high birth, rank, or station
a descendant of one of the great families of Philadelphia
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as in nicely
in a pleasing way
the game was going great for the home team
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a great success
a great man
a great interest
a tremendous interest
a huge interest
a major interest
a significant interest
an incredible interest
a great value
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Recent Examples of great
Clara McMahon, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Chances are your grandmother kept a jar of bacon grease beside the stove, ever on hand to take her dishes from good to great.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025
Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 14 Jan. 2025
The presentation also featured a surprise appearance by Tom Brady, the NFL great turned broadcaster for Fox Sports.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
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Droves of shoppers are also going after this Yeti rambler, this anti-fatigue kitchen mat, and this touchless thermometer that’s great for flu season.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Chances are your grandmother kept a jar of bacon grease beside the stove, ever on hand to take her dishes from good to great.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025
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Quinoa also came out great—if not ever so slightly scorched on the bottom.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 14 Jan. 2025
The presentation also featured a surprise appearance by Tom Brady, the NFL great turned broadcaster for Fox Sports.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for great
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Chinese companies have proved to be skillful inventors, capable of competing with the world’s best, including Apple and Tesla.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2025
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There is also notable, skillful choreography from Niko Montelibano in the up-tempo songs that call for it.—
Christopher Smith,
Orange County Register,
3 Feb. 2025
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The noble fiber adds a unique shine and color to fabrics, including one made with French linen that uses no chemicals or water, resulting in fabrics with a brown tint.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Jan. 2025
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But there’s also noble resilience in its depiction of solitude, a strange kind of comfort in its rapturous melancholy and companionship in the voices of the dead.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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And while nine in 10 Gaza residents have been displaced during the war, those forced to flee the north have been homeless for the longest.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
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The fine-dining restaurant inside The Jefferson Hotel had some of the best happy hour specials in the city, and Richmond's been missing them for five very long years.—
Karri Peifer,
Axios,
31 Jan. 2025
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The Overture is a much larger, more complicated commercial aircraft, designed to fly at Mach 1.7 and carry 64 to 80 passengers.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2025
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The large remote-locking saddlebags can be complemented by an optional top case, and there are powerlets for charging phones and other gear on board.—
William Roberson,
Forbes,
29 Jan. 2025
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These devices are an excellent choice for gamers, tech enthusiasts, and anyone who loves top-tier streaming.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
4 Feb. 2025
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Nordstrom Savvy shoppers know that Nordstrom’s beauty department has some excellent deals year-round, but its winter sale section has some especially great skin care, makeup, and fragrance sets up for grabs.—
Jenifer Calle,
Glamour,
4 Feb. 2025
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Nervous, yet excited, the 25-year-old filmed the reaction of the two most important men in her life, her dad and her boyfriend.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Antonio Banderas was excited to watch his costar in Bosch's new Super Bowl commercial pull off some impressive wrestling moves on set.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Central France has been occupied off and on for thousands of years, by aristocratic families to nomadic tribes.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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According to Creighton and his co-authors, there has been quite a lot of research on castles, which dominated aristocratic sites in England after the Norman Conquest.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
28 Jan. 2025
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Mancini, meanwhile, doesn’t have a high ceiling but has a good chance of developing into a legitimate upgrade compared to who the Canucks have iced on the right side of their third pair this season (Noah Juulsen/Vincent Desharnais).—
Corey Pronman,
The Athletic,
1 Feb. 2025
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Tyrann Mathieu Three-time All-Pro had his best years with the Chiefs, including Super Bowl LIV.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Great.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/great. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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