Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun excellence

2 senses of excellence

Sense 1
excellence -- (the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree)
       => quality -- (an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; "the quality of mercy is not strained"--Shakespeare)

Sense 2
excellence, excellency -- (an outstanding feature; something in which something or someone excels; "a center of manufacturing excellence"; "the use of herbs is one of the excellencies of French cuisine")
       => feature, characteristic -- (a prominent attribute or aspect of something; "the map showed roads and other features"; "generosity is one of his best characteristics")