How to Use excellent in a Sentence

excellent

adjective
  • The car is in excellent condition.
  • He is an excellent role model for young men everywhere.
  • Her new movie has received excellent reviews.
  • His work in the weight room has been excellent.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
  • All in all, this is an excellent one-two shot.
    — Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Hicks has an excellent matchup to snap his home run funk tonight.
    — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
  • The staff was excellent across the board.
    — Josh Rivera, USA Today, 17 May 2026
  • Up for an excellent, mid-tier omakase?
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
  • An excellent and very easy cake.
    — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
  • And yet, even in a dim sum slump, there are excellent dumplings to be had.
    — Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Achane was an excellent draft pick.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Plant foods are an excellent source of omega-3 fats.
    — Anahad O’Connor, Washington Post, 3 June 2026
  • Justin Reynolds made an excellent read on a loose ball.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2026
  • The meat was a little chewy for me, but the taste was excellent.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2023
  • These two were excellent finds.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 3 June 2026
  • His column was excellent and is missed by sports fans.
    — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Roberts moves well for his size and gets excellent push on inside runs.
    — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
  • This is an excellent day to set future goals.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Plants must have excellent drainage.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
  • Both have had excellent springs.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
  • This is an excellent day to schmooze with others.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Styles padded with goose down or lined with shearling are excellent.
    — Barry Samaha, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2022
  • This is also an excellent day to work with groups and friends to get things done.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The Prius is excellent in many ways and this just may not be one of them.
    — Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 7 Mar. 2023
  • Each of these pieces proved to be excellent for use in the oven with savory foods.
    — Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 24 Oct. 2022
  • These excellent spots are just a scenic stroll away from the Parisian icon.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
  • The cards are well-made, and the pictures look excellent.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
  • That takes more than being an excellent karaoke singer.
    — Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
  • This is an excellent episode on many levels.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Collins is an excellent choice for the honor.
    — Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026

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