Synonyms of excellent
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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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Junis put two runners on base with no outs before getting back-to-back batters to fly out to the outfield before Higashioka took a dribbler and rocketed a throw to first, with an excellent extension from Jake Burger, for the game’s final out.
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Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Your instincts are currently an excellent guide, so speak plainly, listen fully, and let connections unfold at a pace that feels real.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
For families The resort is an excellent choice for families, especially those with pre-teens and teens who are old enough to really take advantage of all of the resort has to offer, including golf and tennis and all of the excursions and activities offered through the aquatic center.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Misa is an excellent skater and was the Steelheads’ leading scorer in his draft year and one of the leaders in assists in the OHL.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
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Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Your instincts are currently an excellent guide, so speak plainly, listen fully, and let connections unfold at a pace that feels real.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
For families The resort is an excellent choice for families, especially those with pre-teens and teens who are old enough to really take advantage of all of the resort has to offer, including golf and tennis and all of the excursions and activities offered through the aquatic center.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Misa is an excellent skater and was the Steelheads’ leading scorer in his draft year and one of the leaders in assists in the OHL.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Excellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excellent. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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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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