sterling
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5.7
- adjective
- /ˈstɜr.lɪŋ/
:
excelente
- But from everything that I do know of her, she has a sterling character, and I think accusations like this being thrown around are pretty dangerous.
- a sterling reputation
- a sterling example
- sterling quality
So I was wary on all all them fronts, but but Damien did a sterling job.
- So I was wary on all all them fronts, but but Damien did a sterling job.
Examples
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A sterling effort...
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Judy is a sterling student; Carol is a failing student, etc.
Academic text (1993) -
So his his own political skills were not quite as sterling as he often thought.
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And you... are a sterling example... of what's right.
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So, Anthony, as usual, you have done a sterling and successful job.
Blog text (5) -
Still, Vlatko and co. do a sterling job.
Blog text (8) -
And state education today is not doing a sterling job of decreasing illiteracy as it is.
Blog text (23) -
That's one of the most sterling thoughts I've ever heard.
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Howard and Bryant both have sterling defensive credentials, though, and I think the defense will be just fine.
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She is known for her sterling work ethic, always going above and beyond in her job.
Synonyms
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1.0
Very good and better than most similar things
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1.8
A very successful or lucky time in a person's life
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7.5
Very good and impressive at a skill
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4.6
Of the highest quality
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6.3
Very famous and admired for great skill or success
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3.7
Very good in a way that people admire
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
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3.6
A metal made from silver mixed with other metals for jewelry and tableware
A unit of money used in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland equal to 100 pence
- Archaic
A group of countries whose money was tied to the British pound after World War II
- Archaic
A group of countries whose money was tied to the British pound in the past
How Good
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sterling (excellent) comes from sterling silver, which means 'high-quality silver', so calling someone's work 'sterling' compares it to pure silver — something genuine and excellent.