excellent
adjective
ex·cel·lent
ˈek-s(ə-)lənt 
1
: very good of its kind : eminently good : first-class
2
archaic
: superior
excellently
adverb
Examples of excellent in a Sentence
Her new movie has received excellent reviews.
He is an excellent role model for young men everywhere.
The car is in excellent condition.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
There is not a lot of room, but the midfielder is excellent at operating in tight spaces.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Performance has also been excellent so far compared to peers and a benchmark index.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 11 July 2025
The hiding spot seemed like an excellent spot for avoiding the sun and potential predators, but Fowler didn't feel quite the same.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for excellent
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“Excellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excellent. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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excellent
adjective
ex·cel·lent
ˈek-s(ə-)lənt
: very good of its kind : first-class
excellently
adverb
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