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
The extension came on the heels of UNC’s superb 2023-24 season when Davis led the program to its first ACC regular-season title and No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament in five years.
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Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
To this old scout, Cecconi has outstanding upside remaining, with a superb arm, and untapped potential.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Viticulture here is organic, the wines themselves offer superb structure and typicity.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Mary Elizabeth Williams, a soprano with a strong lower extension, was mesmerizing in the title role, her superb diction giving emotional edge to a sometimes wooden text.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
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Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
To this old scout, Cecconi has outstanding upside remaining, with a superb arm, and untapped potential.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Viticulture here is organic, the wines themselves offer superb structure and typicity.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Mary Elizabeth Williams, a soprano with a strong lower extension, was mesmerizing in the title role, her superb diction giving emotional edge to a sometimes wooden text.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superb
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Alabama got 24 points from Mark Sears and had excellent defensive stretches but couldn’t finish.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
2 Mar. 2025
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More Deebo Samuel news: 49ers Send Star WR Deebo Samuel to Commanders in Blockbuster Trade Samuel will take his talents to the nation's capital and look to take the Commanders to the next level after an excellent year for the young Washington team.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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So actually, the story can be looked at as a celebration of the fact that your disability can just be one wonderful part of you.—
Esme Mazzeo,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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And if your neighborhood doesn’t, start one! Start a Book or Card Club There’s so many wonderful books out there just waiting to be discussed.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
3 Mar. 2025
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Just look at the terrific films and stars left standing, shut out.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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And Kieran Culkin is the highlight of the piece, absolutely terrific in a mercurial and emotional role, and the Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild winner is the clear favorite to win best supporting actor.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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Among the fantastic ensemble cast, Damaris Lewis and Deborah Ann Woll stand out as wrestlers Babs Wingo and Gladys Gillem.—
Alamin Yohannes,
EW.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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Only six tracks in the history of the Billboard tally have managed to run the show for that long, and Eilish’s tune is in fantastic company.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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By Nellie Bowles March 31, 2020 Get Outside and Safely Visit a National Park Now is the time to start looking ahead, to spring and summer excursions in the great outdoors.—
Aatish Bhatia,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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Although Seattle’s skill talent has been great, Smith has never played behind even an average offensive line, and his last two offensive coordinators weren’t good enough to keep their jobs.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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The set features a lovely pattern of yellow and teal flowers with deep sage green leaves and detailing around the edge.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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Within its pages is a lovely story of the neverending struggle between security and new technology that provides a useful backdrop to current events: in particular, the Chinese hacking of the American telecommunications infrastructure.—
David G.W. Birch,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Our casting isn’t awesome, our photography is flat, and our styling is missing the mark with young audiences.—
Evan Clark,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
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Watching top performers get away with toxic behavior drives away your other awesome team members.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Wonder also breezes in, with a billionaire’s crash landing into a swimming pool, a fabulous debut novel about womanhood and a gorgeous cookbook that celebrates California’s bounty.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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Then something else catches my eye: the fabulous plastic-bag dress from 1994, my absolute favorite piece—and one that Appiolaza will revisit for his upcoming collection.—
Chiara Barzini,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Superb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superb. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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