as in excellent
of the very best kind
sophisticated cuisine that is obviously the work of a chef par excellence
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Recent Examples of par excellence
Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 28 June 2024
Exuberant and explosive, Real Americans is a social novel par excellence that asks: Are we destined, or made, and if so, who gets to do the making?
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 1 May 2024
The private event was an industry schmooze par excellence, something like if Jay Gatsby decided to throw an unofficial SXSW showcase, and the tunes, like everything else, were top-shelf.
—Cat Cardenas, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2024
Erdogan’s Justice and Development Party (AKP) encapsulates—par excellence—the rise of the Anatolians in the country.
—Soner Cagaptay, Foreign Affairs, 19 Feb. 2024
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Crawford is an inveterate collector, a hunter-gatherer par excellence, and her home is a testament to decades spent amassing oddities and objets de vertu of every stripe.
—Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 28 June 2024
Exuberant and explosive, Real Americans is a social novel par excellence that asks: Are we destined, or made, and if so, who gets to do the making?
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 1 May 2024
The private event was an industry schmooze par excellence, something like if Jay Gatsby decided to throw an unofficial SXSW showcase, and the tunes, like everything else, were top-shelf.
—Cat Cardenas, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2024
Erdogan’s Justice and Development Party (AKP) encapsulates—par excellence—the rise of the Anatolians in the country.
—Soner Cagaptay, Foreign Affairs, 19 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for par excellence
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The Beats Studio Pro headphones deliver premium sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and a sleek, durable design.Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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Later in the day, someone older or more experienced might have excellent advice for you.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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Suspecting that the bear in question was in fact not a bear at all, detectives asked a California Department of Fish and Wildlife biologist to watch the videos and weigh in.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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By Wednesday evening local time, it was not listed among trending topics at all.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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In a testament to the power of libraries creating a sense of community through programs, a patron shared a wonderful anecdote recently with our youth services librarian, Melissa Burke.Barbara D. Hathaway, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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It’s got wonderful culture, interesting history, amazing attractions and businesses.Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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The tutorials are very informative, and produce real-world results like illuminating an LED, activating a buzzer, and other fun projects).Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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On the grill: Believe it or not, grilling is a very healthy way to cook meat.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Hernandez won the 2024 All Star Home Run Derby, which was another sign of his awesome power and stamina.Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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This awesome product creates the perfect shelf to sleep on your side.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
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Courtney Hiatt, who graduated from the cadet academy in April, said hearing how firefighters dealt with their mental health was extremely helpful.Fernanda Figueroa, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The photo instructions in the kit are extremely helpful here.Beka Garris, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2024
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Instead of continuing on to Pristine Camp, 14,800 feet high and the highlight of our trip, JSB was able to get my wife to the nearest hospital, provide an interpreter, and manage to get us to a lovely finca at a much lower altitude where my wife recovered in a beautiful setting.Kathleen Saxe, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The Ravel makes several stops in idyllic medieval towns along the Rhône, including Avignon, Viviers, and Arles – the lovely Roman town where Vincent van Gogh created some of his most memorable work.James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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For example, walking beside someone, being on their side and helping carry their load are ways to be fully present and with another person, your friend.Walt Shelton, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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However, depending on the terms of your policy, certain types of damage might not be fully covered.Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Par excellence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/par%20excellence. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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