as in excellent
of the very best kind
the restaurant's baker makes a superb chocolate cake
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Recent Examples of superb
On the other side of the spectrum, Natalie Haynes superb novel Stone Blind reimagines Medusa’s story with equal verve and imagination.
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Irenosen Okojie
july 11, Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
It's clad in 297 polished stainless-steel panels – each requiring over 100 hours of polishing – and culminates in a rooftop viewing platform and canopy offering superb views of the area.
—Adam Williams
july 08, New Atlas, 8 July 2025
There’s no question that the mystique of a superb pork tenderloin sandwich has brought many guests to Midwest Clean Fuel over the years.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Lee gives it his all as usual, but with Gi-hun gone at the midpoint, the episode gives way to his superb costars; Lee Byung-hun as the Front Man, Wi Ha-jun as his brother Jun-ho, Park Gyu-young as No-eul.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 28 June 2025
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Irenosen Okojie
july 11, Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
It's clad in 297 polished stainless-steel panels – each requiring over 100 hours of polishing – and culminates in a rooftop viewing platform and canopy offering superb views of the area.
—Adam Williams
july 08, New Atlas, 8 July 2025
There’s no question that the mystique of a superb pork tenderloin sandwich has brought many guests to Midwest Clean Fuel over the years.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Lee gives it his all as usual, but with Gi-hun gone at the midpoint, the episode gives way to his superb costars; Lee Byung-hun as the Front Man, Wi Ha-jun as his brother Jun-ho, Park Gyu-young as No-eul.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superb
Adjective
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One of the best examples is her novel Made for Love, perhaps better known as an HBO show starring the excellent Cristin Milioti.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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Aloe vera is low-maintenance, making the houseplant an excellent option for beginner houseplant owners, who don’t have much time for excessive plant care.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 July 2025
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Brad Schmitt Hey there, new neighbors, and welcome back to our intro to Nashville and all the wonderful things the city has to offer you.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Happy Birthday – and may every day be another wonderful secret.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Cody Bellinger, a terrific defender, couldn’t find an Ernie Clement flyball in the lights in the sixth inning, which officially resulted in a one-out triple.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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Lugo’s future Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo was terrific again Wednesday.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
23 July 2025
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Thomson: 2026 Tour de France Thomson is at the head of the peloton for Tour de France trips, offering a variety of departures designed for cyclists to both ride and watch the world’s most fantastic cycling race.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The bullfighter Escamillo is a fantastic role for Randy Crespo, who swaggers around flaunting his alpha male status.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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This is a great UFC fight card that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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This is a place where costumes do a lot of heavy lifting, and Cady is a great example, her wardrobe shows us what is happening to her inside.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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This week’s picks include a Park Slope two-bedroom with a pair of wood-burning fireplaces and a one-bedroom on Clinton Hill’s historic mansion row with a lovely triple-bay window.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
22 July 2025
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Playful and complex, just a lovely wine to enjoy with friends.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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This is an incredible honor, and an awesome responsibility.—
Sharon DeVivo,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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Cargill hit an awesome Jaded from the top rope through a table.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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For a more casual option, Big Wesser Riverside Pub is a fabulous stop to satiate your appetite after—or during—an adventure-centric day.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
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The actors are so terrific and their chemistry so palpable that the hangout scenes in their fabulous Baxter Building penthouse — with a domestic droid that’s like Rosie the Robot from The Jetsons meets Number 5 from John Badham’s Short Circuit — are some of the movie’s most appealing interludes.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
22 July 2025
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“Superb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superb. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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