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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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2
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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as in excellence
exceptionally high quality
a poet whose work is of enduring greatness
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as in generosity
the quality or state of being large in size
the overwhelming greatness of the canyon is what visitors first notice
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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
K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2025
So are many other similarly experienced writers and editors, including several names who enjoy great currency with fans in this sports-loving city.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
Coyle had a career year last season, finishing with 25 goals and 60 points.
Mittelstadt, acquired by the Avs one year and one day ago, started this season off great but has been stuck in a monthslong slump.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2025
Harvey Young, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
That greatness, for Scott, begins with the musical ensemble.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Picture quality is decent, with a high contrast ratio and low input lag that's great for gaming.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2025
So are many other similarly experienced writers and editors, including several names who enjoy great currency with fans in this sports-loving city.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Adverb
The foam has great cooling technology that keeps me comfortable in the summer and the 2,697 individually pocketed coils provide more support than other hybrid mattresses on the market.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
Coyle had a career year last season, finishing with 25 goals and 60 points.
Mittelstadt, acquired by the Avs one year and one day ago, started this season off great but has been stuck in a monthslong slump.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
The greatness of any institution — government or university — requires an embrace of the arts and humanities.
—Harvey Young, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
That greatness, for Scott, begins with the musical ensemble.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
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This skillful painting by Sophie Zhou, a junior at The Kincaid School, was sold for a record $276,000 at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's school art competition auction.—
Shafaq Patel,
Axios,
19 Mar. 2025
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This hints that, yes, skillful storytellers may actually live longer.—
Ron Shachar,
Scientific American,
7 Mar. 2025
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The experience sparked a realization, Brant said: A system set up with the noble goal of saving people could at times inadvertently overlook their humanity.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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Lars von Trier’s The Kingdom is a soap opera about a hospital where the doctors aren’t good-looking or vibrating with noble sentiment but generally corrupt or insane.—
Adam Thirlwell,
The New York Review of Books,
20 Mar. 2025
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Mature males grow long, glorious, pendulous snoods.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
21 Mar. 2025
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Focusing on themes of migration, the new works will continue the Kenyan British artist’s long concern with depicting various tableaux of Kenyans and current events in the country that have a surrealist, dream-like quality to them.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Green Bay speedster Christian Watson suffered a torn right ACL in Week 18 last year and is expected to miss a large portion of the 2025 campaign.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Overall, industry grosses rose 32 percent from the prior week, thanks to the addition of five new productions, as well as the large tallies brought in by the starry shows.—
Caitlin Huston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Mar. 2025
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As one of the few Black doctors in Kansas City after the Civil Rights era, Carter established a family practice that provided excellent care to local residents.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2025
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Dairy milk promotes growth and recovery Dairy milk is an excellent source of high-quality protein, containing all nine essential amino acids necessary for muscle repair and growth, said Heckler.—
Erica Lamberg,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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But the Devils are a bit of a mess thanks to injuries, which makes this matchup hard to get too excited over.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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So, when the opportunity to visit Tanzania arose, I was intrigued and excited to embark on this journey.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
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Angelica Huston stars as Lady Tressilian who hosts her favorite nephew, British tennis star Nevile Strange (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) and his new wife Kay (Mimi Keene) and ex-wife Audrey (Ella Lily Hyland) in an aristocratic estate.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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Emigrating is the first thing she’s ever accomplished on her own, without Spencer or her aristocratic privilege to help her (at least, not that much).—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2025
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For a season of excellence against top opponents and delivering in big game after big game, Burries is The Times’ boys’ basketball player of the year.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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Every detail of this watch is an expression of excellence.—
Blake Buettner,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Great.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/great. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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