excellence
noun
ex·cel·lence
ˈek-s(ə-)lən(t)s 
1
: the quality of being excellent
an award for academic excellence
setting a high standard of excellence
see also black excellence
2
plural excellences
: an excellent or valuable quality : virtue
… I am as admiring as almost everyone else of the film's many excellences …—
Daniel Mendelsohn
Daniel Mendelsohn3
or Excellence
: excellency sense 2
Lord Regent, I do greet your Excellence …—William Shakespeare
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Examples of excellence in a Sentence
The school is known for the excellence of its teachers.
an award for academic excellence
setting a high standard of excellence
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Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2025
From musicians to lyricists, the Recording Academy will recognize excellence in the music industry across genres and the globe at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, held at the Crypto.com Arena in the heart of Los Angeles.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
At a time when diversity, equity, and inclusion are being challenged on every front across industries, this event stands as a powerful testament to Black communities’ innovation, creativity, and excellence in fashion and beyond.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 2 Feb. 2025
His work came with another side, one of intense intellectual curiosity and deep empathy for Chicago artists and their struggles for excellence.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
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“Excellence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excellence. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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excellence
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ex·cel·lence
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