1
as in distinction
a quality that gives something special worth
claimed that granite has so many excellencies as material for countertops that it is well worth the high price
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as in excellence
exceptionally high quality
the excellency of the violins crafted by Stradivarius is beyond dispute
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Recent Examples of excellency
Education was considered an individual pursuit marked by moral excellency and only the students who did the best in school would have proceeded to higher education.
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Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
Education was considered an individual pursuit marked by moral excellency and only the students who did the best in school would have proceeded to higher education.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
Zurich said the Game Changer Award pays tribute to excellency in the film business with a focus on leaders that not only cherish change and forward-thinking approaches in the business, but also stand for the DNA of what cinema has represented since its invention.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2024
Paradise Dynasty, Kang Kang, Long Xing Ji, Hui Tou Xiang, Min Min Pie House (and so many more) should all be household names worthy of recognition for their myriad styles and excellency.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2024
The Campari Passion for Film Award honors excellency in behind-the-camera crafts talent.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Aug. 2023
For so many people, here in Europe and across the pond, Thierry was the epitome of football excellency, a transcendent star who could dance or delight on the pitch, in a way that seemed to entertain even the gods.
—Tyler R. Tynes, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2023
Seeing the back of a coach who has taken English soccer to new levels of excellency in his longer-than-expected time at City will be a relief to the rest of the Premier League.
—Tim Bielik, cleveland, 5 Aug. 2022
Her excellency’s message in her first address with the new title?
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 30 Nov. 2021
Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
Education was considered an individual pursuit marked by moral excellency and only the students who did the best in school would have proceeded to higher education.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
Zurich said the Game Changer Award pays tribute to excellency in the film business with a focus on leaders that not only cherish change and forward-thinking approaches in the business, but also stand for the DNA of what cinema has represented since its invention.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2024
Paradise Dynasty, Kang Kang, Long Xing Ji, Hui Tou Xiang, Min Min Pie House (and so many more) should all be household names worthy of recognition for their myriad styles and excellency.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2024
The Campari Passion for Film Award honors excellency in behind-the-camera crafts talent.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Aug. 2023
For so many people, here in Europe and across the pond, Thierry was the epitome of football excellency, a transcendent star who could dance or delight on the pitch, in a way that seemed to entertain even the gods.
—Tyler R. Tynes, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2023
Seeing the back of a coach who has taken English soccer to new levels of excellency in his longer-than-expected time at City will be a relief to the rest of the Premier League.
—Tim Bielik, cleveland, 5 Aug. 2022
Her excellency’s message in her first address with the new title?
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 30 Nov. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excellency
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Smallpox was officially declared eradicated by the WHO in October 1980, and is today still the only human disease to achieve this distinction.—
Time,
Time,
11 June 2025
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This distinction in intent produces markedly different outcomes.—
Jonathan H. Westover,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Farhana has worked alongside Ollie to create a culture of ambition, collaboration and artistic excellence, enhancing Film4’s reputation as one of the most pioneering and dynamic teams in the business.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
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Concurrently, operational excellence initiatives—things like leveraging Industry 4.0 technologies, analytics and process automation—are delivering unprecedented efficiency gains.—
Mustansir Paliwala,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Moreover, Mercury and Jupiter will enter Cancer, bringing an influx of emotional energy to your second house of stability, finances and values, which also shifts your focus in the process.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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And while the value of Red No. 3 itself may be up for debate, one thing is increasingly clear: To succeed in the modern economic and regulatory landscape, businesses need to be agile.—
Stephen DeAngelis,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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As long as the world remains fixated on the Jews and Israel, Islamists and their allies can use their overwhelming numbers (and, yes, their financial superiority) to flood the zone with demonizing propaganda and portray themselves as the good guys.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The company reports that comparative tests consistently confirm its superiority over traditional elastomers, especially after aggressive industrial processing.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
5 June 2025
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Sam Bennett, who scored twice in Florida’s Game 1 loss, capitalized on the man advantage with the game’s first goal.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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This pitching staff is getting slugged, rendering whatever advantage it’s created on swing-and-miss much less impactful.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
Noun
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And as readers no doubt know by virtue of clicking on a review about a golf book, Johnson could have had so many more.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Watching the actions of humans – their foibles and their virtues.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
2 June 2025
Noun
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As Sam from Cartwright points out, the trick is to get pension trustees to look beyond the polarizing debate and simply counsel to evaluate Bitcoin on its merits and the numbers.—
Roger Huang,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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That double standard, baked into permitting rules since the 1990s, declares that some lives merit protection while others do not.—
Colin Walkes,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2025
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Then, on June 6, Venus will enter Taurus and your curious communication sector, dazzling your exchanges with poise, grace and irresistible charm.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Hernandez was the exception, turning in performances that embodied the athletic grace and emotional nuance of a true champion.—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
1 June 2025
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“Excellency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excellency. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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