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Recent Examples of superbly
McGill’s superbly nuanced calls, runs, and trills elicited commentary from a second audience, perched in the trees above—a colloquium of finches, towhees, titmice, kingbirds, juncos, and Eurasian collared doves.
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Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
The pitch, as expected, appeared to have lost its spite nearing lunch when Latham, who had hung tough for 74 deliveries, tried turning Jofra Archer to the leg side but found a leading edge that Jacob Bethell superbly snatched out of the air at gully.
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ABC News,
17 June 2026
His overlapping run was enough to make Japan defender Keito Nakamura take an extra yard further across, allowing Summerville to come inside and finish superbly with his left foot.
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Mark Carey,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
Pochettino said Pulisic had been kicked two days before Friday’s 4-1 victory, in which Pulisic played superbly during the first half, including an assist on a goal by Folarin Balogun.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
13 June 2026
Jérôme has a superbly situated vineyard called Largillier, just over 7 acres (3 hectares), planted with pinot noir.
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Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Hope, a title whose meaning becomes clear only in the final scenes, is a superbly sustained pedal-to-the-metal experience that’s almost dizzying in its bravura.
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
This story which keeps you engaged at every turn is superbly crafted by Gray who knows how to twist a crime genre tale into something fresh and pulse pounding.
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Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
Lane was happy to recommend the A7C II as a superbly performing all-rounder.
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Paul Brett,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
The pitch, as expected, appeared to have lost its spite nearing lunch when Latham, who had hung tough for 74 deliveries, tried turning Jofra Archer to the leg side but found a leading edge that Jacob Bethell superbly snatched out of the air at gully.
—
ABC News,
17 June 2026
His overlapping run was enough to make Japan defender Keito Nakamura take an extra yard further across, allowing Summerville to come inside and finish superbly with his left foot.
—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
Pochettino said Pulisic had been kicked two days before Friday’s 4-1 victory, in which Pulisic played superbly during the first half, including an assist on a goal by Folarin Balogun.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
13 June 2026
Jérôme has a superbly situated vineyard called Largillier, just over 7 acres (3 hectares), planted with pinot noir.
—
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Hope, a title whose meaning becomes clear only in the final scenes, is a superbly sustained pedal-to-the-metal experience that’s almost dizzying in its bravura.
—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
This story which keeps you engaged at every turn is superbly crafted by Gray who knows how to twist a crime genre tale into something fresh and pulse pounding.
—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
Lane was happy to recommend the A7C II as a superbly performing all-rounder.
—
Paul Brett,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superbly
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Senesi, whose instinct is to win the ball high, complements his game more naturally, as does Kevin Danso, who ended the season excellently and should not be overlooked.
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The smooth, sweet soft serve paired excellently with the crunchy and slightly salty rice crisps.
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The marvelous Master Chorale marvelously set the moody scene for triumph.
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There’s a running gag about vampires peeing blood at public urinals This marvelously fun shift in tone more than justifies the title change.
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Some were finely cut feathers; others, more surprisingly, were denim in various washes that created a kind of dimensional pointillist effect unlike anything else photographed on the red steps of the Palais.
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Recipe information Mix together 1 medium red onion, finely chopped, ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp.
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Just a fabulously delicious wine.
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For others, the salary cap proposal demonstrates pure greed from owners who are all fabulously wealthy yet perennially crying poor.
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Ken Blake Brea Leonard far from the worst Kawhi Leonard has played terrifically the last couple of years.
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The rest of this terrifically tight band, all of whom have played with him for quite a while, consisted of Teddy Kumpel on guitar, Doug Yowell on drums, and Felipe Fournier on percussion.
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The pale tortilla was dappled with shades of brown, toasty and tawny—simplicity, done superlatively.
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Even Joe, who has shown himself to be superlatively capable of ignoring other people’s feelings, knows that Max’s red-hot temper is best handled with care.
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Jane Fonda's signature silver bob is impeccably tailored, with soft layers that create movement and volume through the crown, giving the cut its unmistakable presence.
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Prioritize safety, stay impeccably informed, and assume responsibility to shield lives and property.
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“Superbly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superbly. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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