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 Prius is excellent in many ways and this just may not be one of them.
    — Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 7 Mar. 2023
  • The meat was a little chewy for me, but the taste was excellent.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2023
  • The Dodgers also been excellent on the pitching front, with a 2.17 ERA, the fourth best in the sport.
    — Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Like the need to be more widely seen Big Mood, the big stars in the making are excellent.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 July 2024
  • 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
  • The fit is also excellent, due in part to the deep 18-inch pocket.
    — Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
  • 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
  • Manner made an excellent save in the penalty shootout to give the Pride a chance to earn the extra point.
    — Kyle Foley, Orlando Sentinel, 28 July 2024
  • True to form, though, an excellent record faced a chilly public response and Friends limped to No. 126 in the U.S. charts.
    — Will Ainsley, SPIN, 24 May 2024
  • Though old age has left Jonathan blind and with no sense of smell, his hearing is excellent.
    — Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 3 Dec. 2022
  • No kids are allowed, and there is just one restaurant in which to take your meals—which are excellent, by the way.
    — Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country, 11 Apr. 2023
  • The 15-pound blanket is made of excellent, cool cotton that feels high-end.
    — Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 4 Feb. 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
  • Discussing the magic your Sun sign brings is an excellent way to bond.
    — Lisa Stardust, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
  • The King has seen far too many excellent moments throughout his career but which are the best?
    — George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 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
  • The huge velcro cuff is also excellent for finding the right fit.
    — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 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
  • Enjoy this high-fat and excellent source of protein for a mere five grams of carbs per serving.
    — Isadora Baum, Men's Health, 5 Apr. 2023
  • The Clifton is excellent for running on city sidewalks; the Torrent is a must for trail runners.
    — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Nov. 2022
  • Both the diri ak djon djons, turned black and earthy from a Haitian mushroom tea, and the fluffy jasmine with its velvety red bean puree, are excellent.
    — oregonlive, 29 Nov. 2022
  • The river meanders past the complex and is an excellent spot to stroll.
    — Deborah Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Dec. 2022
  • The staff and the War Memorial Commission as a whole do an excellent job.
    — Steve Straessle, Arkansas Online, 5 Dec. 2022
  • Though Thuney has short arms, his footwork is excellent.
    — Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024

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