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
With superb chemistry between Pascal and Ramsey and careful attention to their respective characters, The Last of Us transcends being just another zombie show, entering the realm of prestige television.
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Sammi Burke, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
The wrecking contractor did a superb job of clearing the area.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Newcastle also boast a superb record under Howe in this tournament, with only three normal-time losses across 22 matches over four years, two in the past month against Manchester City.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
While the burrito and chorizo quesadilla were superb, the big revelation for me was the Anaheim taco.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
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Sammi Burke, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
The wrecking contractor did a superb job of clearing the area.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Newcastle also boast a superb record under Howe in this tournament, with only three normal-time losses across 22 matches over four years, two in the past month against Manchester City.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
While the burrito and chorizo quesadilla were superb, the big revelation for me was the Anaheim taco.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superb
Adjective
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Six solid to excellent major leaguers, two average ones and 11 busts.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Use Dryer Balls to Keep Sheets Separated Dryer balls are an excellent tool for combating tangled sheets.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Playing a thinly disguised version of himself, Reynolds is, as Schneeberger and Neibaur point out, funny, exasperating, and moving, and Rifkin’s impeccable tailoring of the role to fit his star gives Reynolds a wonderful summation with which to end his career.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2026
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Welcome to the wonderful world of better coffee.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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In fact, Super Bowls are terrific opportunities to break out the slow cooker.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
8 Feb. 2026
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Adventures on both land and sea make Belize a popular destination, and its beaches and resorts are terrific for visitors who simply want to relax and enjoy the tropical climate.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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There’s also a 55% greater chance of obesity and a 40% higher probability of developing type 2 diabetes.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Punishing success is a great formula for losing the successful.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Arizona Diamondbacks games regularly make for fantastic television.—
Becky Bartkowski,
AZCentral.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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But in this subgenre, Ponthier embraces the role of an outsider, singing lyrics fantastical enough to satisfy sci-fi enthusiasts while penning Gen Z non-binary ballads to cry to.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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And Ann Bridgman of Just the Thing Decorating in Southlake has seen pet owners consider just giving up on having a lovely home.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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My first night was in a Farmhouse Meadow Studio, with a vaulted ceiling, dormer, gas fireplace, and a huge sliding glass door opening onto a patio (which would’ve been lovely if the weather were warmer).—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The nearly 150,000-square-foot museum has too many awesome exhibits to list here, but one of the most popular is the year-round indoor butterfly garden.—
Elena Donovan Mauer,
Parents,
8 Feb. 2026
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The free agent class has been awesome.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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Warmer-than-average temperatures will make for a fabulous football-watching forecast.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Who else could make dull blues and greens look so fabulous?—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Superb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superb. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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