EXCELLENCIES Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

excellencies

noun

plural of excellency

as in distinctions

a quality that gives something special worth claimed that granite has so many excellencies as material for countertops that it is well worth the high price

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Noun

Corruption talk blurs the distinctions between these three distinct things.

— Robert Boatright, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Grip is phenomenal, as are the electric motors These differences are subtle but important distinctions that bolster the 849 as a more refined follow-up to the SF90.

— Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of distinctions

Noun

We were inculcated with the importance of charity, love toward all, good works and humility, and urged to carry those virtues into adulthood.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
This distinction matters because several of these characteristics can actually be virtues.

— Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of virtues

Noun

Drone teams have several advantages over the artillery systems and armored vehicles traditionally used to deliver fires.

— Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
If the upcoming tests continue to validate the design, the 24-round reusable pod could become one of JR3’s biggest advantages.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of advantages

Noun

The Supreme Court cannot avoid deciding this on the merits of the case.

— John J. Martin, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
With interest rates comparable to the top CD accounts, savers may be wondering about the merits of transferring their $40,000 into a high-yield savings account instead.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of merits

Noun

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

Definition of excellences

Noun

Call it Comer 2035, a vision separate from the system’s broader Elevate 2035 plan that would articulate Comer’s pediatric-specific values and commitments.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Two common ones include beliefs about whether someone will listen and share information and whether someone shares your values.

— John C. Besley, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026

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