as in excellent
of the very best kind
you did a bang-up job on this sales report
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as in to wipe out
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Recent Examples of bang-up
Josef Adalian, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
Should anyone harbor doubts that a bang-up thriller could be made out of crypto currency, check out Cutter Hodierne’s nifty little moralizing gem.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
The Street Profits, who were originally supposed to be heels during this run, wrestled the match of their lives after being banged up from April 25th’s TLC.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Adjective
The Pitt first and foremost has to be good, and Max will need to do a bang-up job marketing the show — not just ahead of its launch but week-to-week.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
Should anyone harbor doubts that a bang-up thriller could be made out of crypto currency, check out Cutter Hodierne’s nifty little moralizing gem.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
Despite being banged up, Priest has reportedly earned significant praise backstage for continuing to perform at a high level.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
The Street Profits, who were originally supposed to be heels during this run, wrestled the match of their lives after being banged up from April 25th’s TLC.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bang-up
Adjective
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But that year does look a little anomalous on his career ledger, with more of an 80-point baseline (which, of course, is still excellent).—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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With continued success from not only Tucker, but the entire Cubs lineup as a whole, Chicago has an excellent chance of making a deep postseason run toward the World Series.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
Verb
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That wiped out the small gains that the stock made this year.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
13 June 2025
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Rancho Bernardo, seeded No. 8, upset No. 1 Fountain Valley 4-2, weathering lightning and hail that wiped out the first game and forced a second trip.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Esquivel didn’t allow an earned run in a terrific game-one performance against Lovejoy.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 June 2025
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With no wind or other elements for the players to confront, both produced some terrific tennis for stretches.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
Verb
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So giving Luis Campusano a start — finally — can’t hurt a whole lot.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Clark got hurt at the end of that game and hasn’t suited up since.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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She’s got a wonderful dynamic with Sydney Agudong, who plays Nani.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 June 2025
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My 10-year-old avocado grown from seed produced two wonderful fruits last year.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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Her older brother, a successful economist, and her sister, a government lawyer, have repeatedly warned her that her outspokenness could damage not only her career but theirs.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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No putt was more important than his 20-foot par putt up the ridge on No. 9 to finish off a great round the right way.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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Regardless of external conditions, customers continue to demand better experiences, more personalized interactions and greater value.—
Andrea Guerzoni,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Thankfully, like the video game, nothing in section 1202 will actually harm you in real life.—
Kristin McKenna,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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With the House settlement approved, don’t be surprised if Zeigler’s attorneys soon refer to the loss of revenue share as additional evidence their client is harmed by denial of eligibility.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2025
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