as in excellent
of the very best kind
sophisticated cuisine that is obviously the work of a chef par excellence
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Recent Examples of par excellence
Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
Courtesy of Visit California California is a destination par excellence for health-minded travelers who expect more from their holiday than just a hotel gym (or those looking to simply unwind).
—Visit California, AFAR Media, 14 Mar. 2025
Aden Nunes, a seventh-grader from the San Juan Capistrano campus of the Fairmont Schools, spelled his way to second place, going several rounds with Tran before going out on par excellence.
—Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 2 Mar. 2025
The United States today is the coercive power par excellence.
—Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 3 Oct. 2019
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Friedrich is the painter par excellence of German Romanticism yet also a man for all times and places.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
Courtesy of Visit California California is a destination par excellence for health-minded travelers who expect more from their holiday than just a hotel gym (or those looking to simply unwind).
—Visit California, AFAR Media, 14 Mar. 2025
Aden Nunes, a seventh-grader from the San Juan Capistrano campus of the Fairmont Schools, spelled his way to second place, going several rounds with Tran before going out on par excellence.
—Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 2 Mar. 2025
The United States today is the coercive power par excellence.
—Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 3 Oct. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for par excellence
Adjective
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This is an excellent time to invest, pitch a creative idea or spruce up your portfolio.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Robin will make an excellent addition to our great Kentucky State Senate Majority!—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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That is not the case at all, however, with the new Redemption 18-Year-Old Bourbon, a whiskey that sits right in the middle of those older Pappys in terms of age—and is arguably as good or even better than any of them.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
15 June 2025
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There is no indication that Walz is at all involved in the shootings.—
Mandy Taheri
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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The English cook and writer’s 2006 book is a heartfelt hymn for wonderful food and flavors, without hours spent toiling in the kitchen or overly formal settings.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
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
Adverb
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Remember to look high and low, scrutinizing not just eye-level shelves but also the very top ledges and the floor beneath hanging clothes.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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The restaurant itself is long gone and most of the area looks very different, having been rebuilt after the bombing during the Second World War, but there’s an obelisk marking the spot just a few yards from Odeonsplatz square, upon which the club’s founding document is mounted.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Paul hit an awesome Asai Moonsault on Jey Uso through a table, so Jey will walk into Raw’s world title match against Gunther even more banged up.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Teresi continued his role as an awesome do-it-all player Saturday.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
Adverb
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Stef Stef is extremely mature and grounded in her investigation of the Goon Docks.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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City’s academy has been extremely productive in recent years, with Phil Foden the shining light, but Rico Lewis, James McAtee, Oscar Bobb and O’Reilly are all now established squad players.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Along with his lovely wife Joyce, Mr. Smith continued to be very active back in his home parish at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Aurora, even serving as interim principal of its school in 2003-2004.—
Tom Strong,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
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From its unique patterns, eye-catching color combinations and lovely add-ons (mirror work, beads and tassles), the textile enthusiast felt a strong connection to the craft of ralli.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
Adverb
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After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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The 30x30 Goal: Ambitious, But Possible Despite these results, just 3% of the global ocean is fully protected today.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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“Par excellence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/par%20excellence. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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