par-excellence
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səˈlɑns, ˈɛk noun
being an example of excellence; superior; preeminent: a chef par excellence.
Origin:
< French
< French
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par excellence (par ɛksɛlɑ̃s, English pɑːr ˈɛksələns) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adv | |
| to a degree of excellence; beyond comparison: she is the charitable lady par excellence | |
| [literally: by (way of) excellence] | |
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