1
as in distinction
a quality that gives something special worth
claimed that granite has so many excellencies as material for countertops that it is well worth the high price
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as in excellence
exceptionally high quality
the excellency of the violins crafted by Stradivarius is beyond dispute
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Recent Examples of excellency
Education was considered an individual pursuit marked by moral excellency and only the students who did the best in school would have proceeded to higher education.
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Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
Zurich said the Game Changer Award pays tribute to excellency in the film business with a focus on leaders that not only cherish change and forward-thinking approaches in the business, but also stand for the DNA of what cinema has represented since its invention.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2024
Paradise Dynasty, Kang Kang, Long Xing Ji, Hui Tou Xiang, Min Min Pie House (and so many more) should all be household names worthy of recognition for their myriad styles and excellency.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2024
The Campari Passion for Film Award honors excellency in behind-the-camera crafts talent.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Aug. 2023
For so many people, here in Europe and across the pond, Thierry was the epitome of football excellency, a transcendent star who could dance or delight on the pitch, in a way that seemed to entertain even the gods.
—Tyler R. Tynes, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2023
Seeing the back of a coach who has taken English soccer to new levels of excellency in his longer-than-expected time at City will be a relief to the rest of the Premier League.
—Tim Bielik, cleveland, 5 Aug. 2022
Her excellency’s message in her first address with the new title?
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 30 Nov. 2021
Tomi Talabi, founder of The Black Beauty Club, is being recognized in the executive excellency category.
—Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2021
Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
Zurich said the Game Changer Award pays tribute to excellency in the film business with a focus on leaders that not only cherish change and forward-thinking approaches in the business, but also stand for the DNA of what cinema has represented since its invention.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2024
Paradise Dynasty, Kang Kang, Long Xing Ji, Hui Tou Xiang, Min Min Pie House (and so many more) should all be household names worthy of recognition for their myriad styles and excellency.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2024
The Campari Passion for Film Award honors excellency in behind-the-camera crafts talent.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Aug. 2023
For so many people, here in Europe and across the pond, Thierry was the epitome of football excellency, a transcendent star who could dance or delight on the pitch, in a way that seemed to entertain even the gods.
—Tyler R. Tynes, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2023
Seeing the back of a coach who has taken English soccer to new levels of excellency in his longer-than-expected time at City will be a relief to the rest of the Premier League.
—Tim Bielik, cleveland, 5 Aug. 2022
Her excellency’s message in her first address with the new title?
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 30 Nov. 2021
Tomi Talabi, founder of The Black Beauty Club, is being recognized in the executive excellency category.
—Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excellency
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But recently, two experts have made a cogent distinction.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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With 273 career home runs and 916 RBIs, all those All-Star games and that World Series MVP distinction and five Gold Gloves and five Silver Slugger awards, Perez has amassed the makings of a candidacy for the National Baseball Hall of Fame — where George Brett resides as the only primary Royal.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Salah’s campaign at Liverpool demonstrates that excellence is measured on the pitch, and his record-breaking feats challenge any notion that a lack of continental silverware diminishes his candidacy for the Ballon d’Or.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Edmonton Oilers have delivered excellence under coach Kris Knoblauch since his arrival in November 2023.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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These whiskies are outstanding and at less that $60, represent exceptional value.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Her post has amassed over 9,000 upvotes to date, sparking a wide-ranging discussion about the value of gifts.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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This condition is what philosopher Charles Mills, speaking of the American context, labeled epistemological ignorance—a deliberate unknowing, an insistence on the myth of white superiority, of white exceptionalism.—
Christine Winter,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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And so Tyla’s comments were also taken as an insinuation of superiority over Black people.—
Funmi Fetto,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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These early experiments illustrated one of geothermal’s key advantages: it can be used for both electricity and heating, which collectively account for around thirty-eight per cent of global climate emissions.—
Brent Crane,
The New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2025
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That gave Sporting a man advantage for 44 minutes, including stoppage time.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And people who’ve just moved into senior roles are particularly vulnerable to losing their virtues.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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To Iñárritu, Prieto’s greatest virtue is his flexibility, both stylistic and personal.—
Stephania Taladrid,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But what kind of incident merits contacting support?—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
7 Mar. 2025
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Learning more about Abeille Royale’s merit gives me a new appreciation for my restorative spa experience a few months ago; that left me buzzing through the streets of Paris.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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From his rise to YouTube fame to the family’s fall from grace and how he’s been picking up the pieces for himself and his children, here's everything to know about Kevin Franke's life today.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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In this moment, all sides should give one another a bit of grace, perhaps even the benefit of the doubt, and take a breath.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Excellency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excellency. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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