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excellence The state of being outstanding in every way, including humor and wit. ■ That comedian's excellence was truly unparalleled. He had everyone rolling on the floor with laughter!
Honors An official recognition of excellence, achievement, or merit. ■ When Jane received her Ph.D., she was honored with a lifetime supply of chocolate.
Perfection The ultimate state of excellence, achieved through hard work and dedication. Or a complete lack of imperfection. ■ "She spent years perfecting her baking skills, but even she couldn't make the perfect pie."
Scholarships A funny word that refers to money given to students for academic excellence. ■ I applied for a scholarship in comedy, but I didn't get it. I guess they thought I was too much of a joker.
Surpass To outdo in excellence or importance. ■ "I knew I could surpass my neighbor in cooking skills, so I made a whole roast chicken with a homemade sauce and presented it to him in slow motion. He was impressed!"
exacting Adjective: requiring or demanding strict adherence to a standard of behavior, quality, or performance. ■ The exacting professor graded every paper with a fine-tooth comb, making sure that each student met the highest standards of academic excellence. Example usage: "I had better make sure my essay is exacting, or I'll get a failing grade."
Paragon An ideal person or thing, representing the highest standard of excellence. ■ "John was such a paragon of virtue that he never lied to his parents.", A fictional character who is portrayed as an idealized hero or heroine. ■ "Diana Prince, also known as Wonder Woman, was the ultimate paragon of justice and truth."
perfectionist A person who is so obsessed with perfection that they are unwilling to accept anything less than absolute excellence, even if it means driving themselves and others to the brink of insanity. ■ "I'm a perfectionist, which means I spend hours picking apart my work and making sure every little detail is perfect. It drives my friends crazy, but I can't help it!"
touchstone A person or thing that is considered the standard of quality or excellence, particularly in a particular field. ■ "The new CEO at ABC Corporation was determined to make the company more efficient and profitable. He made touchstone employees who consistently exceeded their goals the shining stars of the organization."