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Something or someone that is good or very good

masterpiece

noun

an extremely good example of something

inspiration

noun

someone or something that gives you new ideas and the enthusiasm to create something with them

miracle

noun

an excellent achievement or example of something

phenomenon

noun

someone or something that is very impressive or surprising

dream

noun

something good that you hope you will have or achieve in the future

marvel

noun

someone or something that is very surprising or impressive

model

noun

someone or something that is a good example of a particular quality

thoroughbred

noun

someone or something that is extremely good

saving grace

noun

a good quality that makes it possible for you to accept someone or something that is bad in all other ways

the sublime

noun

something that is extremely good or beautiful

showmance

a romantic relationship between two members of the cast of a play, film or television series

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gloop

a sticky unpleasant substance

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human-readable

able to be read and understood by people

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