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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
Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Would be great to see South American leagues get back to being as high quality as their European counterparts as had been the case for many decades.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
Minnesota played great and the Niners have trouble against that defensive scheme.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2024
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And the Texans have been great in working to make sure [the show goes smoothly].
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Would be great to see South American leagues get back to being as high quality as their European counterparts as had been the case for many decades.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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In March 2024, the songwriting great released In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon, a documentary reflecting on his almost seven-decade career.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
Minnesota played great and the Niners have trouble against that defensive scheme.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2024
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Success will require new paradigms for U.S. trade policy and skillful diplomacy, as foreign leaders guard their own national interests.Peter E. Harrell, Foreign Affairs, 19 Dec. 2024
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Parents know how skillful our teens can be when making the case against our rules or leadership, so this may come as a surprise.Alison Escalante, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The current cast is rounded out by Alison Brie, who will play another Skeletor lackey, Evil-Lyn, Idris Elba, who will play the noble Man-at-Arms, and Riverdale's Camila Mendes as Teela, Man-at-Arms's daughter and He-Man's right-hand woman.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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In the 12th century, the property was once the private home of an Italian noble family.Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
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Then-President Trump and lawmakers reached a deal shortly after that to end the shutdown, the longest funding lapse in the United States.Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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Their towels are made from 100% organic long staple cotton and are customizable!The View, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024
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The real money is in competitive-balance tax proceeds, and thanks to the spending of teams such as the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers, the numbers keep getting larger.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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The Jazz cruised from there, with its lead growing to as large as 43 points.Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2025
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Though Thuney has short arms, his footwork is excellent.Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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But there’s also a huge selection of Japanese Wagyu, an excellent sushi menu, and several tantalizing flavors of Nick & Sam’s famous seven-layer cake.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
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The 20% deficit is what will keep you excited and pushing yourself to see what’s possible.Jess Cording, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Everything Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Have Said About a Possible Sequel Looking ahead, Lame is excited to continue his Hollywood career while using his platform to make a difference in the world.Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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On another rack is a coat made with a tweed that belongs to the family estate of an aristocratic customer.Samantha Conti, WWD, 20 Dec. 2024
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Gunn describes his take as less of an origin story and more of a journey, with Superman struggling to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage and aristocratic origins with his small-town, adoptive human family.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
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The wireless earbuds offer pretty good sound quality and effective noise cancellation, though not quite as good as the second-gen AirPods Pro.Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 20 Dec. 2024
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Both Grande and Erivo scored Golden Globe nominations, with Erivo up for best performance by a female actor in a motion picture, musical or comedy, while Grande is nominated for best supporting actress.Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Great.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/great. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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