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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This is an excellent MLB matchup that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in with FuboTV to catch all the action.
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Rachel Barber, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Scott McKenna bossing the defence, Fabio Silva scoring goals for fun, Oli McBurnie bashing around and suddenly speaking excellent Spanish… this is a cause to believe in.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
This is an excellent MLB matchup that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in with FuboTV to catch all the action.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
That’s excellent, practical advice that works for anyone — even those without children (but with a Percy!).
—Dana Perino, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 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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