excellent
adjective
ex·cel·lent
ˈek-s(ə-)lənt 
1
: very good of its kind : eminently good : first-class
2
archaic
: superior
excellently
adverb
Examples of excellent in a Sentence
Her new movie has received excellent reviews.
He is an excellent role model for young men everywhere.
The car is in excellent condition.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
It is often climbed as a three day objective and is an excellent venue for extended roped glacier travel.
—Sean McNally, Outdoor Life, 13 Mar. 2025
Santa Monica is also an excellent place for low-key, delicious eating, and Rustic Canyon delivers hyper-seasonal California cuisine emblematic of the town’s forward-thinking spirit.
—Visit California, AFAR Media, 13 Mar. 2025
Additionally, having read about the extensive fabric testing conducted by Article to ensure abrasion resistance (150% more testing than industry standard!), I was reassured that this would be an excellent investment piece for our home.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Excellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excellent. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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excellent
adjective
ex·cel·lent
ˈek-s(ə-)lənt
: very good of its kind : first-class
excellently
adverb
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