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par excellence

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adverbial par excellence has 1 sense
  1. par excellence - to a degree of excellence; "he is the honest politician par excellence"

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Term: par excellence

Description:

Par excellence is a French phrase used in English to emphasize that someone or something embodies a quality or characteristic to the highest degree. It is often used to convey the idea of being superior or unsurpassed in a particular field or aspect.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. a person or thing that is the best example of a particular quality or characteristic.

Example: The restaurant is known as the par excellence of fine dining.

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Adjective:

1. used to describe someone or something that is outstanding or preeminent in a particular attribute or skill.

Example: She is considered the artist par excellence in her community.

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2. used to emphasize the superiority or excellence of someone or something.

Example: This luxurious resort is the beachfront destination par excellence.

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Adverb:

1. used to emphasize that someone or something is exceptionally good or surpasses others in quality.

Example: The chef's culinary skills are par excellence.

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2. used to express the highest degree of excellence or quality in a particular field or domain.

Example: The wine tasting event was par excellence.

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