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excellence

[ek-suh-luhns] / ˈɛk sə ləns /
NOUN
superiority
Synonyms
STRONGEST
greatness merit perfection purity quality supremacy virtue
STRONG
arete class distinction eminence excellency fineness goodness preeminence transcendence worth
WEAK
high quality superbness éclat
Antonyms
STRONG
unimportance
WEAK
failure imperfection inferiority

Example Sentences

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Webb did so by embodying professional excellence, constructing his cases with analytical rigor, painstaking research, and courage.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Webb did so by embodying professional excellence, constructing his cases with analytical rigor, painstaking research, and courage.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

“Together, we will create an environment that celebrates creativity, honors excellence and delivers an unforgettable experience for movie fans everywhere.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

"An Ivor Novello Award has for over 70 years been the most prestigious recognition of excellence in music and I'd like to thank our judges for working hard to recognise this year's nominees," adds Neri.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The scholarships were in recognition of our academic excellence in the three years we’d been at the secondary school, and were to help us on to matriculation—paying for everything: books, school fees and uniform.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane