as in excellent
of the very best kind
credited the win to the pitcher's sterling performance on the mound
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Recent Examples of sterling
The pieces can be produced in sterling silver or 14-karat gold.
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Layla Ilchi, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024
All hand crafted from sterling silver in Puiforcat’s workshop just outside Paris.
—Rima Suqi, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
The addition of a hybrid model this year adds a sterling 50-mpg EPA city-driving fuel economy estimate to that list of virtues.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
Discover sleek, high-polished, and modern designs in white gold, yellow gold, and sterling silver, from asymmetric rings and bangles to timeless studs, pendants, tennis bracelets, and more.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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Layla Ilchi, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024
All hand crafted from sterling silver in Puiforcat’s workshop just outside Paris.
—Rima Suqi, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
The addition of a hybrid model this year adds a sterling 50-mpg EPA city-driving fuel economy estimate to that list of virtues.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
Discover sleek, high-polished, and modern designs in white gold, yellow gold, and sterling silver, from asymmetric rings and bangles to timeless studs, pendants, tennis bracelets, and more.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sterling
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Timothée Chalamet does excellent work striking Dylan’s balance of unworldliness and humanity.Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 25 Dec. 2024
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The fight for the new Commanders stadium comes as the team is having an excellent year on the field, with a 10-5 record and appearing on track to have their first playoff appearance since 2020.Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
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The goal was superb, and against the best centre-back partnership in the EPL.Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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And of course, the accommodations are superb as well, with each of Singita Pamushana’s eight suites coming complete with their own private plunge pool.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The cloudy stellar nursery, IC2948, is only a small portion of its larger nebula, but contains countless stars in the early stages of life.Josh Dinner, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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While PlayStation delivered some stellar triple-A blockbusters, Xbox covered all its bases with a wide variety of games, from action-adventure games to simulation titles to survival games.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The writing, pacing, and production values are top-notch, and the cast is terrific across the board.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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Springsteen’s energy level was off the charts and his vocals were terrific.Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Adding to this display will be a lovely crescent moon just above Venus, creating a pleasing celestial tableau.Joe Rao, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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The city’s lovely pedestrian-only thoroughfare St. George Street is filled with specialty shops and restaurants, and the nearby Lightner Museum provides a dazzling display of Gilded Age artifacts and two antique shops in its courtyard.Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
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The residents of this wonderful city hold a special place in my heart.Melissa Noel, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
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Watch The Small One on Disney+ Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas This short holiday special catches up with the Ice Age characters at the most wonderful time of the year … well, in theory.Sydni Ellis, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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The event celebrates the lifetime achievements of America’s greatest artists: this year, that included The Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, Francis Ford Coppola, Arturo Sandoval, and The Apollo Theater.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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Would be great to see South American leagues get back to being as high quality as their European counterparts as had been the case for many decades.Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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In doing so, the event found ways to explore the connections between art and travel in beautiful, and even edible, ways.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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Jenner’s approach to holiday decor is a bit more traditional—simple green garlands decorated with pine cones, classic trees, a vintage Santa Claus—but no less beautiful and festive.Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Sterling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sterling. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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