| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | above reproach | free from justified criticism |
| 2. | accomplished | highly trained or skilled |
| 3. | adept | highly skilled |
| 4. | admirable | deserving respect and approval |
| 5. | appropriate | suitable for the situation |
| 6. | apt | suitable and fitting |
| 7. | archetypal | the perfect example of a type |
| 8. | authoritative | reliable because well informed |
| 9. | befitting | appropriate to the occasion |
| 10. | beyond reproach | not open to criticism |
| 11. | blameless | free from blame |
| 12. | blue-ribbon | of top quality or rank |
| 13. | brilliant | exceptionally clever or excellent |
| 14. | by the book | done exactly as required |
| 15. | canonical | accepted as standard or classic |
| 16. | capable | having ability and competence |
| 17. | classic | a standard, excellent example |
| 18. | commendable | deserving praise |
| 19. | compelling | powerfully convincing or impressive |
| 20. | competent | able to do something well |
| 21. | consummate | complete and perfect in skill |
| 22. | creditable | deserving praise or respect |
| 23. | dependable | reliable and trustworthy |
| 24. | distinguished | notably excellent or respected |
| 25. | effective | successful in producing results |
| 26. | estimable | worthy of respect |
| 27. | excellent | extremely good; of high quality |
| 28. | exceptional | unusually good or impressive |
| 29. | exemplar | a model worthy of imitation |
| 30. | expert | having great skill or knowledge |
| 31. | extraordinary | very unusual and impressive |
| 32. | fabulous | extremely good; impressive |
| 33. | faultless | without any flaws |
| 34. | fine | very good in quality |
| 35. | first-class | of the highest standard |
| 36. | first-rate | of the best quality |
| 37. | fitting | appropriate and suitable |
| 38. | gold-standard | best available example |
| 39. | high-grade | of superior quality |
| 40. | honorable | deserving honor and respect |
| 41. | ideal | perfectly suitable or admirable |
| 42. | illustrative | clearly demonstrating a quality |
| 43. | impeccable | faultless; without mistakes |
| 44. | impressive | causing admiration |
| 45. | incomparable | so good as to be unique |
| 46. | inspiring | encouraging admiration or action |
| 47. | instructive | usefully showing how to act |
| 48. | irreproachable | impossible to criticize |
| 49. | laudable | deserving praise |
| 50. | marvelous | extremely good; wonderful |
| 51. | masterful | performed with great skill |
| 52. | masterly | showing great skill or power |
| 53. | matchless | having no equal |
| 54. | meritorious | deserving reward or praise |
| 55. | model | worthy of imitation |
| 56. | noble | having high moral qualities |
| 57. | notable | worthy of attention or praise |
| 58. | noteworthy | deserving attention or praise |
| 59. | outstanding | exceptionally good; clearly superior |
| 60. | paradigmatic | serving as a model example |
| 61. | peerless | without equal; unmatched |
| 62. | perfect | having no flaws |
| 63. | polished | refined and well finished |
| 64. | praiseworthy | worthy of praise |
| 65. | preeminent | surpassing all others |
| 66. | proficient | competent and skilled |
| 67. | prototypical | serving as an original example |
| 68. | quality | of high standard |
| 69. | redoubtable | commanding respect through excellence |
| 70. | reliable | consistently good and dependable |
| 71. | remarkable | strikingly impressive or unusual |
| 72. | reputable | having a good reputation |
| 73. | respectable | deserving respect |
| 74. | right | morally or factually correct |
| 75. | skillful | showing ability and expertise |
| 76. | sound | reliable and sensible |
| 77. | splendid | excellent and impressive |
| 78. | standard-setting | establishing a high example |
| 79. | sterling | consistently excellent and reliable |
| 80. | superb | of the highest quality |
| 81. | superior | better than average or others |
| 82. | superlative | of the highest kind |
| 83. | terrific | excellent; very impressive |
| 84. | textbook | a standard example of something |
| 85. | tip-top | excellent; first-class |
| 86. | top-notch | of the highest quality |
| 87. | trustworthy | deserving trust |
| 88. | unequaled | not equaled by others |
| 89. | unimpeachable | beyond doubt or criticism |
| 90. | unmatched | having no equal |
| 91. | unsurpassed | not exceeded by anything |
| 92. | virtuous | having strong moral principles |
| 93. | well-conducted | managed or carried out properly |
| 94. | well-crafted | made with skill and care |
| 95. | well-executed | done skillfully and effectively |
| 96. | well-made | carefully and skillfully produced |
| 97. | well-run | managed efficiently and properly |
| 98. | well-suited | suitable and appropriate |
| 99. | wonderful | extremely good or admirable |
| 100. | worthy | deserving respect or attention |