1
as in excellency
exceptionally high quality
the annual awards honor excellence in children's literature
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as in distinction
a quality that gives something special worth
the particular excellence of down in clothing and sleeping bags is its lightness
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Recent Examples of excellence
The Padres were forthcoming about wanting to be able to benefit from that excellence in October and planned to limit his work at times throughout the year.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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Reagin characterized the strategy as more cautious than bullish, though Banner isn't shying from AI.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
The production showcases the fractures that come to the surface when children are held to unreasonable standards and levels of excellence that no human being can uphold.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
His relentless pursuit of excellence in drumming, particularly in bebop, distinguishes him from his peers.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Read more Some federal workers face mental health struggles as cuts bite
Seattle hospital prioritizes excellence in care for city's most vulnerable
What a recession would mean for Medicare
Reagin characterized the strategy as more cautious than bullish, though Banner isn't shying from AI.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
The production showcases the fractures that come to the surface when children are held to unreasonable standards and levels of excellence that no human being can uphold.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
His relentless pursuit of excellence in drumming, particularly in bebop, distinguishes him from his peers.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excellence
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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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Zurich said the Game Changer Award pays tribute to excellency in the film business with a focus on leaders that not only cherish change and forward-thinking approaches in the business, but also stand for the DNA of what cinema has represented since its invention.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2024
Noun
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But there is an important distinction to make between a goalkeeper kicking long and passing long; Maresca’s primary issue is with the former and his desire to avoid simply gifting possession back to the opposition.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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Ferrer has the distinction of being the longest-serving drummer in Guns N’ Roses history.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
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Wealth isn’t about intelligence or moral superiority.—
Greg Clement,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Lopez and the co-sponsors want to cloak themselves in moral superiority and call it a day.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2025
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The clip, which has garnered over 359,000 views, sparked a discussion in the comments and saw other parents share the different food values they were taught while growing up.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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The median home value in ZIP code 63124 was already well above the home values of other expensive ZIP codes, having a median of $804,799 back in February 2020, a time when no other ZIP codes even exceeded $700,000.—
Andrew DePietro,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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As selective colleges increasingly emphasize authenticity over polished perfection , this distinction has become crucial.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Spanish chorizo brings smoky depth, while shrimp steams to tender perfection right on top of the rice.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Blues saw a vulnerable organization, took advantage and struck with impressive precision.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Big brands may have the resources, but solopreneurs have the advantage of direct connection and authenticity.—
Victoria Chynoweth,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2025
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By virtue of their ethical obligations to look out for the best interests of the company, a team’s in-house attorneys will generally be on guard for problematic practices and seek to correct them.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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For whatever reasons, De Niro once again misplaces his sense of American virtue.—
Armond White,
National Review,
21 Mar. 2025
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Rather than hear the San Diego magazine-capacity case on its merits, the high court vacated the 9th Circuit’s ruling that upheld the law and ordered it to reconsider the case using the new Bruen standard.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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Comedian Corey Holcomb also spoke out recently and said Moore got the job at the Breakfast Club due to her social media presence, not merit.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Excellence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excellence. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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