as in excellent
of the very best kind
the restaurant's baker makes a superb chocolate cake
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Recent Examples of superb
Soak up the gall of losing, absorb the horrible information, feel it to the full, go there—and then rebound, with superb elasticity.
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James Parker, The Atlantic, 22 July 2025
Yet since coming back and turning professional in 2015, Bezuidenhout’s trajectory has been overwhelmingly upwards, culminating in a superb opening round four-under 67 that earned him an early share of the lead.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
But don't think of it as a gimmick bottling, Foley is a legend in the wine industry and has been crafting superb bourbon under his Charles Goodnight Whiskey brand for almost a decade.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
On so many days and nights when their bats might as well have been toothpicks, the Padres have won games with superb pitching and solid defense.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
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James Parker, The Atlantic, 22 July 2025
Yet since coming back and turning professional in 2015, Bezuidenhout’s trajectory has been overwhelmingly upwards, culminating in a superb opening round four-under 67 that earned him an early share of the lead.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
But don't think of it as a gimmick bottling, Foley is a legend in the wine industry and has been crafting superb bourbon under his Charles Goodnight Whiskey brand for almost a decade.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
On so many days and nights when their bats might as well have been toothpicks, the Padres have won games with superb pitching and solid defense.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superb
Adjective
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Aloe vera is low-maintenance, making the houseplant an excellent option for beginner houseplant owners, who don’t have much time for excessive plant care.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 July 2025
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One of the best examples is her novel Made for Love, perhaps better known as an HBO show starring the excellent Cristin Milioti.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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Brad Schmitt Hey there, new neighbors, and welcome back to our intro to Nashville and all the wonderful things the city has to offer you.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Happy Birthday – and may every day be another wonderful secret.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Cody Bellinger, a terrific defender, couldn’t find an Ernie Clement flyball in the lights in the sixth inning, which officially resulted in a one-out triple.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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This generates terrific tidal forces within the star that simultaneously squash it horizontally while stretching it vertically.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
23 July 2025
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The fresh tomatoes and basil on the pan-toasted bread was fantastic.—
Caleb Harris,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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The Pacific Northwest city has been growing in popularity as a destination in recent years, with great access to outdoor adventure, a fantastic Chinatown, and experiences like sailing around in a hot tub boat.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
30 July 2025
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Their actions involved great risk, and some mothers themselves were disappeared by the military.—
Graciela Mochkofsky,
New Yorker,
31 July 2025
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The data, compiled by the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, tracks fires of 1,000 acres or more in the western United States and 500 acres or greater in the eastern states.—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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This week’s picks include a Park Slope two-bedroom with a pair of wood-burning fireplaces and a one-bedroom on Clinton Hill’s historic mansion row with a lovely triple-bay window.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
22 July 2025
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Playful and complex, just a lovely wine to enjoy with friends.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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This list features seven awesome movies on Netflix that aren’t super popular.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The entire cast plus a bunch of cameos were awesome.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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For a more casual option, Big Wesser Riverside Pub is a fabulous stop to satiate your appetite after—or during—an adventure-centric day.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
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The actors are so terrific and their chemistry so palpable that the hangout scenes in their fabulous Baxter Building penthouse — with a domestic droid that’s like Rosie the Robot from The Jetsons meets Number 5 from John Badham’s Short Circuit — are some of the movie’s most appealing interludes.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
22 July 2025
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“Superb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superb. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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