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
Back in 2021, Jack Daniel’s released its first age-statement expression in more than a century, a 10-year-old Tennessee whiskey that was, by all reports, excellent.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
Charlie makes an excellent point about what the disadvantage might be.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Your ability to deal with others is excellent today.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
With a compact, lightweight build, this high-performance power drill doubles as a screwdriver and is excellent for tackling DIY projects.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
Charlie makes an excellent point about what the disadvantage might be.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Your ability to deal with others is excellent today.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
With a compact, lightweight build, this high-performance power drill doubles as a screwdriver and is excellent for tackling DIY projects.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excellent
Adjective
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Looking at art is just as valid right now, so anything from visiting a sculpture gallery to watching a passion-project film would be a superb way to spend today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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So a first question, after this signature collaboration between Rodríguez, Cobos and Corral, is how many others in Spain’s superb youngish cadre of film and TV creators – Sorogoyen, Ruiz de Azúa, the Javis and Laxe, to name just a few – may end up working with Corral.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Even a spontaneous side order of roasted carrots with pomegranate yogurt is haunting me, in a wonderful way.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Jim has a wonderful history with Cannes.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Peterson was simply terrific for stretches short and long Friday.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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Keeper Angel Aguilar made one terrific save after another to keep his team within striking distance in what could have easily been a deficit of 5-0 or worse.—
Ishmael Johnson,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That said, there are some great hotel options, as well.—
Jenna Curcio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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The more complex the problems become, the greater the demands on those external resources, while those resources themselves — due to the increasing specialization of the nature of the assignments — become less available, less comprehensive, and less sufficient overall.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Food and drink The food throughout Vietnam is fantastic and is a huge reason to visit the country.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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And that should pair nicely with an offense the club expects to be fantastic.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The American military is the best in the world, but deploying that awesome power and risking those lives should be the last resort of a president, not the go-to move.—
Storer H. Rowley,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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And does that just look like awesome, human movies about 30- and 40-somethings making terrible choices in their love lives?—
Jada Yuan,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Here, though, lovely poetic imagery is scrambled with old and alternate timelines, sending the reverie in unanticipated and often comic directions.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The foyer has a step-up entry from the front door, which feels elegant, and the living room is spacious with lovely touches in every direction — notice the built-ins with the arches that bookend the fireplace.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Malik Reneau was a fabulous player at Indiana.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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Have a fabulous weekend, and happy spring.—
Vytas Reid,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Excellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excellent. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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