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EXCELLENCE Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word excellence. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word excellence. (close relations)
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greatness
nounn
noun

• the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence

• unusual largeness in size or extent or number

perfection
nounn
noun

• the state of being without a flaw or defect

• an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept

• the act of making something perfect

superiority
nounn
noun

• the quality of being superior

• the quality of being at a competitive advantage

• displaying a sense of being better than others

• the state of excelling or surpassing or going beyond usual limits

brilliance
nounn
noun

• a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

• the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand

• unusual mental ability

competence
nounn
noun

• the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually

distinction
nounn
noun

• a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

• high status importance owing to marked superiority

• a distinguishing difference between similar things or people

• an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority

eminence
nounn
noun

• high status importance owing to marked superiority

• a protuberance on a bone especially for attachment of a muscle or ligament

expertise
nounn
noun

• skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge

mastery
nounn
noun

• great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

• power to dominate or defeat

• the act of mastering or subordinating someone

merit
nounn
noun

• any admirable quality or attribute

• the quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance)

verb

• be worthy or deserving

preeminence
nounn
noun

• high status importance owing to marked superiority

skill
nounn
noun

• an ability that has been acquired by training

• ability to produce solutions in some problem domain

talent
nounn
noun

• natural abilities or qualities

• a person who possesses unusual innate ability in some field or activity

virtuosity
nounn
noun

• technical skill or fluency or style exhibited by a virtuoso

exceptionalism
nounn
noun

• The state of being special, exceptional or unique.

• The belief that something (a nation, species etc.) is exceptional, superior or does not conform to an established norm.

• A philosophy of prevention or of intervention.

excellency
nounn
noun

• an outstanding feature; something in which something or someone excels

• a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by `Your' or `His' or `Her'

goodness
nounn
noun

• that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

• moral excellence or admirableness

purity
nounn
noun

• being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material

• the state of being unsullied by sin or moral wrong; lacking a knowledge of evil

• a woman's virtue or chastity

worth
verb, nounv, n
noun

• French couturier (born in England) regarded as the founder of Parisian haute couture; noted for introducing the bustle (1825-1895)

• an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

• the quality that renders something desirable or valuable or useful

adjective satellite

• (often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way

• having a specified value

Best Hypernyms For EXCELLENCE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for excellence, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
quality achievement capability characteristic distinction expertise feature greatness perfection skill superiority talent

Alternatives for GREATNESS

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