as in superb
of the very best kind
fast-food fans rate this chain's fries as excellent
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Recent Examples of excellent
The camera is impressive and takes sharp photos with vibrant colors and excellent low-light shots.
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Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
The look is a tiny departure from the excellent looks that his current stylist Jason Bolden has been piecing together as of late.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 18 Apr. 2025
Reviewers say the hypoallergenic comforter feels soft and smooth against the skin, does an excellent job regulating temperatures throughout the night, and is machine-washable.
—Jamie Ballard, Allure, 18 Apr. 2025
At 6-2, 225 pounds, Dart possesses excellent arm strength and mobility that NFL scouts love.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
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Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
The look is a tiny departure from the excellent looks that his current stylist Jason Bolden has been piecing together as of late.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 18 Apr. 2025
Reviewers say the hypoallergenic comforter feels soft and smooth against the skin, does an excellent job regulating temperatures throughout the night, and is machine-washable.
—Jamie Ballard, Allure, 18 Apr. 2025
At 6-2, 225 pounds, Dart possesses excellent arm strength and mobility that NFL scouts love.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excellent
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Chain-of-Density (CoD) Prompting A shrewd method of devising summaries involves a clever prompting strategy known as chain-of-density (CoD), which aims to bolster generative AI toward attaining especially superb or at least better-than-usual summaries.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In the summers, the garden becomes a haute hub of social activity, thanks to the hotel’s superb cocktail program.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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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
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But when the switch flips and the whole picture becomes clear, so does the terrific scope of Coogler’s triumph.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
18 Apr. 2025
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Rob Refsnyder, who also had a terrific day by going 3 for 4 with two doubles, tallied an RBI double in the third inning to put the Red Sox up 4-0.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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His great concern, however, is that A.I. is not being developed with this goal in mind.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Natural disasters are increasing so much in frequency and intensity that even places once believed to be insulated from the worst of what’s to come—the cool, wet Pacific Northwest, for example—are experiencing greater effects from wildfire, storms, flooding, landslides and drought.—
Shoshi Parks,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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The writing in this episode is fantastic, and the filming of it is unusual for a Chicago Fire episode.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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Its picture is fantastic, rivaling the Samsung S95D and many high-end LED TVs in brightness but with more accurate colors.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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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
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This is a lovely window to make contracts or enter into negotiations.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2025
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Get The Recipe 09 of 15 Watermelon Radish Salad These blushing spring radishes add a lovely color and flavor to little gem lettuces.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
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Comments Even when a blowout hotel isn’t in the budget, a fabulous night’s stay is within reach at these 15 properties, all of which come in at less than $300 a night.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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Stefani, who is married to country musician and Oklahoma native Blake Shelton, spent the week with her husband and sons Zuma and Apollo (her eldest son Kingston was not present) at one fabulous luxury resort in the heart of Missouri’s Ozark Mountains.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2025
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