How to Use excellent in a Sentence

excellent

adjective
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  • The car is in excellent condition.
  • He is an excellent role model for young men everywhere.
  • Her new movie has received excellent reviews.
  • The brand's loungewear, like the Super-Plush Robe is an excellent pick for those who love a cozy vibe.
    — Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 7 Dec. 2023
  • That MacBook may have a bunch of excellent ports, but many of us aren’t so lucky.
    — Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 1 June 2023
  • The restaurant’s slice is excellent, just this side of faultless.
    — Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2023
  • The Chargers scored three runs in the first inning and two runs in the fourth while playing excellent defense throughout the game.
    — Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2024
  • The 8-weight is an excellent choice for most saltwater fish, and the 11-weight is perfect for big tarpon.
    — Ryan Chelius, Field & Stream, 1 June 2023
  • The book is an excellent introduction to the impacts of Alzheimer’s—on the patient and caregivers.
    — Bridget Alex, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Dec. 2023
  • The voice acting is excellent all around, and even the film’s weakest element, the screenplay, isn’t that bad.
    — Dallasnews.com Staff, Dallas News, 29 June 2023
  • So the way things shake out here at the end of this excellent fifth season are perhaps not surprising.
    — Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Amazon This excellent travel mug keeps hot drinks hot for about five hours and cold drinks cold all day.
    — Nena Farrell, WIRED, 25 Nov. 2023
  • Reelz tends to be an excellent option for those who can’t get enough of the cut-throat police drama and action.
    — oregonlive, 12 May 2023
  • Simple blanched green beans would be excellent left alone, with nothing more than a splash of soy sauce or a drizzle of olive oil.
    — Carly Westerfield, Bon Appétit, 30 Oct. 2023
  • All things considered, that's an excellent value and maybe even the deal of the century.
    — Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2024
  • The deep pockets, extra stretch, and hood are excellent bonuses.
    — Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2023
  • All along, Snapdragon has provided an excellent home for a team and sport trying to carve out a niche on the San Diego scene.
    — Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2023
  • In a Kentucky Derby class with less early speed than usual, that is an excellent tool to bring.
    — Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 6 May 2023
  • Jake Tapper and Anderson Cooper did an excellent job of doing this on the night of the Trump town hall itself.
    — Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 7 June 2023
  • Labor Day weekend is an excellent time to buy a new suitcase.
    — Ellen McAlpine, Men's Health, 4 Aug. 2023
  • For a price that rivals the most popular options on the market, this is an excellent stand mixer.
    — Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 21 June 2023
  • The faux fur surface is gentle on your dog's skin while the plush filling offers excellent support.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 May 2023
  • The oboe proves an excellent conduit for such enigmatic games.
    — Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 13 Nov. 2023
  • There are many excellent salt-free seasoning blends to shake onto foods, too.
    — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 4 Jan. 2024
  • The Parisians spoke excellent English but knew almost no Russian.
    — Paul Tough, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2024
  • The Lions jumped out to a 24-7 lead at the half, putting them in excellent position to make their first ever Super Bowl appearance.
    — Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2024
  • The wine selection was not excellent, but was suitable.
    — Eric Rosen, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2023
  • The clothing deals are truly excellent, but most expire at midnight PT tonight.
    — Malia Griggs, SELF, 12 July 2023
  • The restaurants are excellent, and hotels, while a little pricey, aren’t Pullman on a football weekend.
    — Ndaschel, oregonlive, 24 July 2023
  • Kansas did an excellent job of moving the ball around, finding openings and getting quality shots at the rim.
    — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 2 Mar. 2024

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