as in excellent
of the very best kind
sophisticated cuisine that is obviously the work of a chef par excellence
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Jeremy Lott, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Aug. 2024
Just look at Italy: after the premiership of Mario Draghi, the technocrat par excellence, the country elected its most far-right government since Benito Mussolini.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 8 July 2024
Crawford is an inveterate collector, a hunter-gatherer par excellence, and her home is a testament to decades spent amassing oddities and objets de vertu of every stripe.
—Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 28 June 2024
Exuberant and explosive, Real Americans is a social novel par excellence that asks: Are we destined, or made, and if so, who gets to do the making?
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 1 May 2024
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Lloyd Bentsen was the Democrats’ vice presidential candidate par excellence in 1988.
—Jeremy Lott, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Aug. 2024
Just look at Italy: after the premiership of Mario Draghi, the technocrat par excellence, the country elected its most far-right government since Benito Mussolini.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 8 July 2024
Crawford is an inveterate collector, a hunter-gatherer par excellence, and her home is a testament to decades spent amassing oddities and objets de vertu of every stripe.
—Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 28 June 2024
Exuberant and explosive, Real Americans is a social novel par excellence that asks: Are we destined, or made, and if so, who gets to do the making?
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 1 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for par excellence
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This example from Swiss Watch Expo is in excellent, near new condition with its full bracelet and original box.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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With its combination of skilled professionals, advanced technology, and affordability, Turkey—and Vera Clinic in particular—is an excellent choice for anyone seeking exceptional hair restoration results.William Jones, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, a handful of states have refrained from voting on the matter at all: Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Mississippi, Nebraska, New York and Rhode Island.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, Norwood says that students should not rush to decide which college to go to, or whether to go to college at all.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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What a wonderful way for your skin to start the new year!Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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My wonderful husband Will drove me here and has been by my side for the whole thing.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Shayna Baszler and Katana Chance - Women’s Intercontinental Championship Tournament This match wasn’t very entertaining, but Kai winning made sense considering the options.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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This last happened in 2013-14 resulting in a very cold winter.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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More than most years, 2024’s Top 25 makes for an awesome, odd and awesomely odd playlist.Jem Aswad, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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More Ways to Save at Groupon This Holiday Season Groupon also offers awesome seasonal sales, with special offers for nearly every holiday.Molly Higgins, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024
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Still, if the risks of loss of secret data may be extremely destructive (like the military), not linking your network to the Internet might work better for you.Zain Jaffer, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Best of all, these function as true slip-ons and are extremely easy to slide on or off without using your hands.Samson McDougall, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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Among the loveliest species to link the U.S. with Mexico are monarch butterflies, whose migratory populations are dwindling.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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And the Tahini shortbread just what a lovely kind of savory cookie, just really got some nuance in terms of just that savory edge to the flavor.Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
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Start by putting your phone away during conversations, maintaining eye contact, and focusing fully on the speaker.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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There are still questions at quarterback, where Jayden Maiava has tons of big-play potential, but not nearly enough polish yet to fully elevate USC’s offense.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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