EXCELLENCES Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

excellences

noun

plural of excellence

as in distinctions

a quality that gives something special worth the particular excellence of down in clothing and sleeping bags is its lightness

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Recent Examples of excellences America’s Game stands as a symbol of excellences and our great national sprit. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026 Developed and processed by its in-house team at its facilities in Roccapietra and Quarona, Italy, Loro Piana is ranking Royal Lightness among its consolidated excellences, such as The Gift of Kings. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026

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How a blood pressure wearable actually works Not every device on your wrist does the same thing, and for anyone weighing a switch from an arm cuff, the distinctions are critical.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026
For the first time this season, Kyle Larson heads to Kansas Speedway with two specific distinctions.

— Reid Spencer, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026

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New recruits and seasoned officers alike take field trips to the Museum of Tolerance, where trainers extol the virtues of multiculturalism.

— Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
What unites these seemingly disparate topics is Wilson’s knack for putting himself into scenarios with unusual people that lead him into unexpected territory—a lesson in the virtues of simple observation.

— Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of virtues

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The judge ruled that the union was likely to succeed on the merits of its argument that the BOP had violated the Administrative Procedure Act by terminating the collective bargaining agreement and ordered the bureau to reinstate it immediately.

— Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
The ruling was made on technical grounds rather than on the merits of Netflix’s argument.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of merits

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Our responsibility is to provide accurate medical information, compassionate counseling and the full range of medically reasonable options so patients can make informed decisions consistent with their values.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Sayegh also puts her staying power down to her father’s influence, which instilled core values like honoring deals, treating people with respect and booking movies based on audience demand and not personal taste.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026

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