as in excellent
of the very best kind
sophisticated cuisine that is obviously the work of a chef par excellence
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Recent Examples of par excellence
Kenneth Roth, TIME, 8 Feb. 2025
Ultimately, Urban's work at the festival as a guitar wizard who transforms Nissan Stadium into the largest, intimate dive bar on Earth continued his legacy as entertainer par excellence.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 9 June 2024
An international networker par excellence, Zambello was staging Carmen at Beijing’s National Centre for the Performing Arts, with Chen in the peripheral part of Zuniga, lieutenant of the dragoons.
—airmail.news, 7 Dec. 2024
And of course there would be no place for love, which is nothing more or less than favoritism par excellence.
—Becca Rothfeld, Harper's Magazine, 2 Mar. 2024
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Adjective
And Trump would indeed enshrine himself in history as a deal maker par excellence.
—Kenneth Roth, TIME, 8 Feb. 2025
Ultimately, Urban's work at the festival as a guitar wizard who transforms Nissan Stadium into the largest, intimate dive bar on Earth continued his legacy as entertainer par excellence.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 9 June 2024
An international networker par excellence, Zambello was staging Carmen at Beijing’s National Centre for the Performing Arts, with Chen in the peripheral part of Zuniga, lieutenant of the dragoons.
—airmail.news, 7 Dec. 2024
And of course there would be no place for love, which is nothing more or less than favoritism par excellence.
—Becca Rothfeld, Harper's Magazine, 2 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for par excellence
Adjective
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Salah then surged forward towards the edge of the box before playing an excellent pass with the outside of his left boot.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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If so, Hamlin, in particular, is excellent at managing his tires.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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There are so, so many guides for couples who can’t stop fighting about the dishwasher, a large number of which suggest that the issue might not be the dishwasher at all but perhaps something with its roots in childhood.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
14 Apr. 2025
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The short time in orbit sparked plenty of jokes, and even skepticism, with some wondering if the crew had even visited space at all.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Embracing different cultures: There is plenty of wonderful Mexican culture depicted throughout the film, from cooking traditional dishes to the vibrant atmosphere.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
28 Mar. 2025
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Cherish these moments and know that your efforts to preserve their voices are a wonderful tribute to your relationships.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Peters returns for the Manhattan Theatre Club’s fresh, surprising and very special Broadway production, following its run in Los Angeles.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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Lennon, meanwhile, brought a very different perspective.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Herro has been awesome this season, his first as an All-Star.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Weather conditions, though, are in the hands of Mother Nature — so hope for no rain, fog or haze that could negatively hinder the awesome view of the comet in the night.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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However, experts maintain that voter fraud remains extremely rare, with studies showing minimal evidence of noncitizen voting.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Sudden hearing loss can be caused by proximity to an extremely loud sound like an explosion.—
Uma Raja,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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My fellow guests were relaxed, friendly, and simply excited to be having a lovely holiday at sea.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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Eggs are lovely, smooth, elegant, and the subject of fine art.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
16 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Bringing The Odyssey cruise ship to life was no mean feat–from a fully functioning pool on the leisure deck to the most stylish infirmary a doctor could ask for, this set creates a luxurious backdrop for all the show’s medical drama.—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
26 Dec. 2024
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Even if such a clause were to exist, Sterling has no intention of terminating his deal with Arsenal early, and is fully focused on making an impact in the second half of the campaign.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Par excellence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/par%20excellence. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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