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as in skillful
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
one of the great anthropologists
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2
as in noble
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
a great humanitarian great acts of charity
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as in long
lasting for a considerable time
haven't seen them in a great while
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as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
saw a great moose calmly walking through our backyard
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
this cake is great!
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as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
she's great on any type of sport that requires endurance
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as in greatest
coming before all others in importance
regards global warming as the great issue of the day
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as in aristocratic
of high birth, rank, or station
a descendant of one of the great families of Philadelphia
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as in nicely
in a pleasing way
the game was going great for the home team
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a great success
a great man
a great interest
a tremendous interest
a huge interest
a major interest
a significant interest
an incredible interest
a great value
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Recent Examples of great
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
Despite expressing greater awareness of systemic challenges, the women surveyed reported less self-compassion than men.
—Tara Sonenshine, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2025
Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 14 Jan. 2025
The presentation also featured a surprise appearance by Tom Brady, the NFL great turned broadcaster for Fox Sports.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
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The challenge for our judges was, understandably, greater than ever.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
Despite expressing greater awareness of systemic challenges, the women surveyed reported less self-compassion than men.
—Tara Sonenshine, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2025
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Quinoa also came out great—if not ever so slightly scorched on the bottom.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 14 Jan. 2025
The presentation also featured a surprise appearance by Tom Brady, the NFL great turned broadcaster for Fox Sports.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for great
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Chinese companies have proved to be skillful inventors, capable of competing with the world’s best, including Apple and Tesla.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2025
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There is also notable, skillful choreography from Niko Montelibano in the up-tempo songs that call for it.—
Christopher Smith,
Orange County Register,
3 Feb. 2025
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Where to stay: Patria Palace Book now: Patria Palace Located in the heart of Lecce’s centro storico, just steps from the Basilica di Santa Croce, this 58-room boutique hotel occupies an 18th-century noble palace.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
AFAR Media,
15 Jan. 2025
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As the nation mourns the demise of this noble humanitarian and tributes pour in from all over the world, the differences between the qualities and attributes of the 39th President and the incoming 47th President are stark and undeniable.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2025
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The world's finest geographers, experts who study the Earth's natural environment, have concluded a decades long council and determined that a Great Lake deserves to be named after a great state.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Augustine suggests creating a longer base resume that lists every skill, accomplishment and added value.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Roach, known for styling A-list clients like Zendaya and Celine Dion, styled himself for courtside chic with a knee-length fur over a merlot sweater and silky pants in the same hue, an extra large Bottega Veneta woven leather clutch and oversized Chanel sunglasses as the finishing touches.—
Anika Reed,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Last week, the star athlete revealed a groundbreaking investment in Ramp, a cutting-edge financial operations platform that’s already helped businesses save over $2 billion – marking his largest private technology investment to date.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
10 Feb. 2025
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During that same five-year period, anchored by an excellent gross margin consistently nearing 80%, its adjusted operating margin has gone from an eyesore at negative 30% to an encouraging nearly 10%.—
StockStory Team,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2025
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How To Make Lipstick Last Longer In addition to picking an excellent transfer-proof formula, our experts share a few other tips to ensure longwear.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2025
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His oldest son, also named Vinnie, who turns 4 Sunday, was so excited Dad was coming home.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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However, fishermen need not get excited, for these lakes contain very little fish life except carp.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Central France has been occupied off and on for thousands of years, by aristocratic families to nomadic tribes.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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According to Creighton and his co-authors, there has been quite a lot of research on castles, which dominated aristocratic sites in England after the Norman Conquest.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
28 Jan. 2025
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If that’s the case, according to best appraisal practices, they should not be considered true indicators of market value for all properties of their type.—
Fritz Kaegi,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Neither former Mayor Bill de Blasio nor incumbent Mayor Adams signed the Council bill; as both mayors were getting good legal advice.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Great.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/great. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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