excellence
Americannoun
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the fact or state of excelling; superiority; eminence.
his excellence in mathematics.
- Synonyms:
- distinction, transcendence, preeminence
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an excellent quality or feature.
Use of herbs is one of the excellences of French cuisine.
- Antonyms:
- inferiority
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(usually initial capital letter) excellency.
noun
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the state or quality of excelling or being exceptionally good; extreme merit; superiority
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an action, characteristic, feature, etc, in which a person excels
Other Word Forms
- superexcellence noun
Etymology
Origin of excellence
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin excellentia; equivalent to excel + -ence
Example Sentences
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“Yesterday, we did not meet the standard of excellence our customers expect and that we expect of ourselves,” the spokesman said Thursday.
"I am confident that, under her leadership, the Red Arrows will continue to demonstrate our recipe of precision, excellence and teamwork across the globe," he said.
From BBC
“These numbers reflect California’s commitment to academic excellence, access, and innovation, values that have made the University of California the world’s greatest research university,” UC President James B. Milliken said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times
“The Oscar not only honors the excellence of the individual and their team, but also affirms the art of casting as a vital cinematic craft.”
From Los Angeles Times
He redirected praise to the excellence of the crew and the sturdiness of the plane.
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