as in excellent
of the very best kind
credited the win to the pitcher's sterling performance on the mound
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Recent Examples of sterling
Our own reporting has shown that Irizarry’s professional reputation among his peers in the Bay Area assessor community is sterling.
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Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Rosenqvist took home the sterling silver Borg Warner trophy, which features sculpted likenesses of past winners.
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Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
The Flatrock also grants tight temperature control between zones and sterling wind shielding on top and under the burners.
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Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
15 May 2026
Beth and Rip’s primary antagonist in tending to their herd of Black Angus steer with, we’re repeatedly told, sterling genetics is one Beulah Jackson (Annette Bening).
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Alison Herman,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Rosenqvist took home the sterling silver Borg Warner trophy, which features sculpted likenesses of past winners.
—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
The Flatrock also grants tight temperature control between zones and sterling wind shielding on top and under the burners.
—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
15 May 2026
Beth and Rip’s primary antagonist in tending to their herd of Black Angus steer with, we’re repeatedly told, sterling genetics is one Beulah Jackson (Annette Bening).
—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sterling
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And with such excellent transit, there can be much greater housing density.
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His group stage has been consistently excellent without announcing itself — the kind of contribution that shows up in the table rather than the highlights.
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After multiple close calls, Ivory Coast tied the match in the 74th minute with a superb run by Amad Diallo.
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These popular plants are superb, long-lasting garden ornaments.
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Morris, 24, is coming off a stellar start with the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators last Wednesday, throwing seven scoreless innings while allowing only four hits.
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For stellar-mass black holes, however, the process would take around 10⁶⁷ years—trillions upon trillions of times longer than the current age of the universe.
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Conwell played off the ball a lot but showed a nifty handle when given the chance, delivering a terrific pass in transition for a Jahmir Young score and swerving past a defender on a neat move to the basket before missing a shot at the rim.
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He has been blessed with terrific talent but clearly has melded that talent to win games and keep the clubhouse on the same page.
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My friend has been in a long-term, live-in relationship with a lovely man.
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Lake Vostok is said to be one of the loveliest places in Antarctica.
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The animals, the cool weather and the wonderful people of this region made for a memorable trip.
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Bat boxes are a wonderful addition to your yard for attracting bats and giving them a safe place to live.
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William's sixth-great-grandfather was born in Coventry in 1740 and enlisted as a private in the Connecticut militia.
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Leave some messiness in your garden and leave the leaves, as decaying leaves are great habitat for fireflies.
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Their French 75, which is made with cognac, lemon and muscadet, is a perfect example thanks to a beautiful balance of elegance and ingenuity.
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At the rear of the second floor is the primary suite, which has a large walk-in closet and another beautiful bathroom featuring a six-foot soaking tub with a custom glass surround.
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“Sterling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sterling. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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