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    par excellence
    /ˌpɑːr ˌɛksəˈlɑːns/

    adjective

    • 1. better or more than all others of the same kind: "Nash is, to many, the Regency architect par excellence"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPAR EXCELLENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    PAR EXCELLENCE definition: 1. You describe something as par excellence when it is the best example of its type: 2. You…. Learn more.

    • Polski

      par excellence definicja: 1. You describe something as par...

    • English (US)

      PAR EXCELLENCE meaning: 1. You describe something as par...

    • Translate to Traditional Chinese

      PAR EXCELLENCE translate: 最卓越的，出類拔萃的. Learn more in the...

    • Para

      para definition: 1. informal for paratrooper 2. abbreviation...

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › par excellencePar excellence Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Par excellence is a French phrase meaning "by excellence" or "in the highest degree". It is used to describe something or someone that is the best of a kind or preeminent. See synonyms, examples, word history and related entries.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › par-excellencePAR EXCELLENCE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Par excellence definition: being an example of excellence; superior; preeminent (used postpositively). See examples of PAR EXCELLENCE used in a sentence.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDefinition of 'par excellence' - Collins Online Dictionary

    Par excellence is an adjective or adverb that means very good or superior. It comes from French and means by the way of excellence. See examples, synonyms, pronunciation and grammar.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPAR EXCELLENCE definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    Par excellence means the best example of its type. Learn how to use this phrase in different contexts and see synonyms, antonyms, and related words.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › par excellencePar excellence - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    When you see the words par excellence, you know you're talking about something supreme, outstanding, and first rate. As you might guess from the word excellence, par excellence is a term of praise for things that are great.

  8. www.oed.com › dictionary › par-excellence_advpar excellence adverb & adjective - Oxford English Dictionary

    What does the word par excellence mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the word par excellence. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use. How common is the word par excellence? About 1 occurrence per million words in modern written English. See frequency.