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excellence

[ek-suh-luhns] / ˈɛk sə ləns /


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Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, who serves as the Smithsonian Chancellor, hailed his "distinguished service," adding: "Secretary Bunch has pursued excellence in the telling of our nation's story."

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

Chief Justice John Roberts, who acts as chancellor of the Smithsonian, said in a statement that Bunch “has pursued excellence in the telling of our nation’s story.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

You should question which sponsor wants to commit serious dollars to an athletic department that doesn’t fully commit to pursuing excellence in the most important endeavor of football.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

And during Arteta's nearly seven years in charge, the Gunners have become renowned for their defensive excellence.

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

I was looking for people with positive energy and a track record of excellence.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

It is a film of excellences, never more so than in the performances by Robert De Niro and a remarkable supporting cast.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 25, 2023

The days after VE Day were perfect for a tragic English opera with an English setting, and its musical excellences were supplemented by a sense of its national significance.

From The Guardian Feb. 7, 2013

What saves it is that no one cares about anything but the astonishing excellences of Miss Laurette Taylor as the infinitely pathetic mother.

From Time Magazine Archive

Tradition is strongly upon them but with annually changing boards of editors their excellences and taste fluctuate.

From Time Magazine Archive

To praise, or glorify; to extol for excellences.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Noah Webster




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