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angry
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He was angry during the conversation.
Upgrade: He was furious during the conversation.
bad
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The final decision was bad.
Upgrade: The final decision was abysmal.
big
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The overall experience was big.
Upgrade: The overall experience was colossal.
boring
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The plan seems boring.
Upgrade: The plan seems tedious.
cheap
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The apartment was cheap for our budget.
Upgrade: The apartment was inexpensive for our budget.
cold
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It was cold outside.
Upgrade: It was frigid outside.
dark
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The room was dark in the evening.
Upgrade: The room was murky in the evening.
deep
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The overall experience was deep.
Upgrade: The overall experience was profound.
dirty
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The kitchen was dirty after dinner.
Upgrade: The kitchen was filthy after dinner.
dry
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The climate is dry in summer.
Upgrade: The climate is arid in summer.
easy
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The process was easy.
Upgrade: The process was effortless.
empty
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The waiting room was empty when we arrived.
Upgrade: The waiting room was vacant when we arrived.
energetic
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He was energetic during the conversation.
Upgrade: He was vigorous during the conversation.
expensive
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The apartment was expensive for our budget.
Upgrade: The apartment was costly for our budget.
famous
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They are famous in their field.
Upgrade: They are renowned in their field.
fast
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The response was fast.
Upgrade: The response was rapid.
full
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The waiting room was full when we arrived.
Upgrade: The waiting room was packed when we arrived.
funny
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The result was funny.
Upgrade: The result was humorous.
good
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The final decision was good.
Upgrade: The final decision was exemplary.
happy
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He was happy during the conversation.
Upgrade: He was jubilant during the conversation.
hard
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The plan seems hard.
Upgrade: The plan seems tough.
heavy
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The plan seems heavy.
Upgrade: The plan seems weighty.
high
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The result was high.
Upgrade: The result was elevated.
honest
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He was honest during the conversation.
Upgrade: He was truthful during the conversation.
hot
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It was hot outside.
Upgrade: It was scorching outside.
lazy
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He was lazy during the conversation.
Upgrade: He was lethargic during the conversation.
light
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The result was light.
Upgrade: The result was weightless.
long
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The meeting was long.
Upgrade: The meeting was extended.
loud
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The street was loud at night.
Upgrade: The street was boisterous at night.
low
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The overall experience was low.
Upgrade: The overall experience was reduced.
mean
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He was mean during the conversation.
Upgrade: He was cruel during the conversation.
narrow
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The final decision was narrow.
Upgrade: The final decision was slim.
new
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Their approach feels new.
Upgrade: Their approach feels novel.
nice
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He was nice during the conversation.
Upgrade: He was pleasant during the conversation.
old
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Their approach feels old.
Upgrade: Their approach feels ancient.
pretty
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The result was pretty.
Upgrade: The result was beautiful.
quiet
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The street was quiet at night.
Upgrade: The street was silent at night.
sad
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He was sad during the conversation.
Upgrade: He was melancholic during the conversation.
scared
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He was scared during the conversation.
Upgrade: He was terrified during the conversation.
shallow
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The overall experience was shallow.
Upgrade: The overall experience was superficial.
short
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The meeting was short.
Upgrade: The meeting was brief.
simple
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The process was simple.
Upgrade: The process was straightforward.
slow
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The response was slow.
Upgrade: The response was sluggish.
small
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The plan seems small.
Upgrade: The plan seems minute.
soft
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The result was soft.
Upgrade: The result was gentle.
strong
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The evidence was strong.
Upgrade: The evidence was robust.
tired
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He was tired during the conversation.
Upgrade: He was fatigued during the conversation.
ugly
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The plan seems ugly.
Upgrade: The plan seems hideous.
unfriendly
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He was unfriendly during the conversation.
Upgrade: He was hostile during the conversation.
unknown
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They are unknown in their field.
Upgrade: They are obscure in their field.
weak
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The evidence was weak.
Upgrade: The evidence was frail.
wet
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The clothes were wet after the rain.
Upgrade: The clothes were damp after the rain.
wide
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The plan seems wide.
Upgrade: The plan seems broad.
beautiful
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The plan seems beautiful.
Upgrade: The plan seems stunning.
brave
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He was brave during the conversation.
Upgrade: He was courageous during the conversation.
bright
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The room was bright in the evening.
Upgrade: The room was radiant in the evening.
calm
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He was calm during the conversation.
Upgrade: He was serene during the conversation.
careful
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The overall experience was careful.
Upgrade: The overall experience was cautious.
careless
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The result was careless.
Upgrade: The result was negligent.
clean
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The kitchen was clean after dinner.
Upgrade: The kitchen was pristine after dinner.
complex
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The process was complex.
Upgrade: The process was intricate.
confident
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He was confident during the conversation.
Upgrade: He was assured during the conversation.
creative
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The plan seems creative.
Upgrade: The plan seems innovative.
dangerous
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That choice could be dangerous.
Upgrade: That choice could be hazardous.
difficult
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The process was difficult.
Upgrade: The process was arduous.
dishonest
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He was dishonest during the conversation.
Upgrade: He was deceitful during the conversation.
efficient
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The new system is efficient.
Upgrade: The new system is productive.
flexible
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The schedule is flexible.
Upgrade: The schedule is adaptable.
friendly
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He was friendly during the conversation.
Upgrade: He was amicable during the conversation.
generous
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He was generous during the conversation.
Upgrade: He was charitable during the conversation.
helpful
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He was helpful during the conversation.
Upgrade: He was accommodating during the conversation.
immature
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He was immature during the conversation.
Upgrade: He was childish during the conversation.
impatient
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He was impatient during the conversation.
Upgrade: He was restless during the conversation.
important
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This detail is important.
Upgrade: This detail is crucial.
inefficient
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The new system is inefficient.
Upgrade: The new system is wasteful.
interesting
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The overall experience was interesting.
Upgrade: The overall experience was fascinating.
mature
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He was mature during the conversation.
Upgrade: He was grown-up during the conversation.
messy
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Her notes were messy.
Upgrade: Her notes were cluttered.
modern
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Their approach feels modern.
Upgrade: Their approach feels contemporary.
noisy
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The street was noisy at night.
Upgrade: The street was boisterous at night.
old-fashioned
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Their approach feels old-fashioned.
Upgrade: Their approach feels outdated.
optimistic
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He was optimistic during the conversation.
Upgrade: He was hopeful during the conversation.
organized
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Her notes were organized.
Upgrade: Her notes were structured.
patient
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He was patient during the conversation.
Upgrade: He was tolerant during the conversation.
pessimistic
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He was pessimistic during the conversation.
Upgrade: He was negative during the conversation.
polite
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He was polite during the conversation.
Upgrade: He was courteous during the conversation.
poor
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Many families in that area are poor.
Upgrade: Many families in that area are destitute.
popular
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The restaurant is popular.
Upgrade: The restaurant is renowned.
realistic
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He was realistic during the conversation.
Upgrade: He was practical during the conversation.
reliable
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The service is reliable.
Upgrade: The service is dependable.
rich
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Many families in that area are rich.
Upgrade: Many families in that area are affluent.
rigid
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The schedule is rigid.
Upgrade: The schedule is inflexible.
rude
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He was rude during the conversation.
Upgrade: He was impolite during the conversation.
safe
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That choice could be safe.
Upgrade: That choice could be secure.
selfish
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He was selfish during the conversation.
Upgrade: He was egotistical during the conversation.
shy
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He was shy during the conversation.
Upgrade: He was timid during the conversation.
smart
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He was smart during the conversation.
Upgrade: He was astute during the conversation.
stupid
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He was stupid during the conversation.
Upgrade: He was asinine during the conversation.
successful
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The project was successful.
Upgrade: The project was accomplished.
unimportant
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This detail is unimportant.
Upgrade: This detail is trivial.
unpopular
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His idea was unpopular.
Upgrade: His idea was rejected.
unrealistic
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He was unrealistic during the conversation.
Upgrade: He was impractical during the conversation.
unreliable
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The service is unreliable.
Upgrade: The service is unpredictable.
unsuccessful
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The project was unsuccessful.
Upgrade: The project was failed.
acclaimed
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They are acclaimed in their field.
Upgrade: They are praised in their field.
acknowledged
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Her work was acknowledged by the committee.
Upgrade: Her work was recognized by the committee.
amazing
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The plan seems amazing.
Upgrade: The plan seems astonishing.
appalling
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The result was appalling.
Upgrade: The result was shocking.
astonishing
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The plan seems astonishing.
Upgrade: The plan seems amazing.
authenticated
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The documents were authenticated before the appointment.
Upgrade: The documents were verified before the appointment.
awful
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The plan seems awful.
Upgrade: The plan seems abominable.
breathtaking
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The overall experience was breathtaking.
Upgrade: The overall experience was stunning.
brilliant
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The plan seems brilliant.
Upgrade: The plan seems ingenious.
catastrophic
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The final decision was catastrophic.
Upgrade: The final decision was disastrous.
celebrated
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They are celebrated in their field.
Upgrade: They are famous in their field.
colossal
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The result was colossal.
Upgrade: The result was enormous.
comprehensive
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The report was comprehensive.
Upgrade: The report was complete.
conspicuous
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The logo was conspicuous on the package.
Upgrade: The logo was obvious on the package.
devastating
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The result was devastating.
Upgrade: The result was destructive.
disastrous
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The final decision was disastrous.
Upgrade: The final decision was catastrophic.
disgusting
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The plan seems disgusting.
Upgrade: The plan seems revolting.
distinguished
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They are distinguished in their field.
Upgrade: They are eminent in their field.
dramatic
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The final decision was dramatic.
Upgrade: The final decision was striking.
eminent
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They are eminent in their field.
Upgrade: They are distinguished in their field.
enormous
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The overall experience was enormous.
Upgrade: The overall experience was massive.
established
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The facts were established.
Upgrade: The facts were proven.
excellent
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The result was excellent.
Upgrade: The result was outstanding.
exceptional
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The result was exceptional.
Upgrade: The result was outstanding.
exhaustive
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The report was exhaustive.
Upgrade: The report was comprehensive.
extensive
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The report was extensive.
Upgrade: The report was comprehensive.
extraordinary
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The result was extraordinary.
Upgrade: The result was remarkable.
fantastic
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The final decision was fantastic.
Upgrade: The final decision was phenomenal.
gigantic
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The overall experience was gigantic.
Upgrade: The overall experience was enormous.
harmful
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That choice could be harmful.
Upgrade: That choice could be detrimental.
horrible
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The plan seems horrible.
Upgrade: The plan seems ghastly.
immense
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The overall experience was immense.
Upgrade: The overall experience was enormous.
incredible
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The final decision was incredible.
Upgrade: The final decision was unbelievable.
magnificent
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The plan seems magnificent.
Upgrade: The plan seems splendid.
massive
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The overall experience was massive.
Upgrade: The overall experience was enormous.
outstanding
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The result was outstanding.
Upgrade: The result was exceptional.
overwhelming
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The plan seems overwhelming.
Upgrade: The plan seems overpowering.
prominent
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They are prominent in their field.
Upgrade: They are important in their field.
proven
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The facts were proven.
Upgrade: The facts were demonstrated.
recognized
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Her work was recognized by the committee.
Upgrade: Her work was acknowledged by the committee.
remarkable
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The result was remarkable.
Upgrade: The result was notable.
renowned
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They are renowned in their field.
Upgrade: They are famous in their field.
spectacular
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The plan seems spectacular.
Upgrade: The plan seems dramatic.
striking
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The plan seems striking.
Upgrade: The plan seems remarkable.
stunning
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The result was stunning.
Upgrade: The result was breathtaking.
terrible
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The final decision was terrible.
Upgrade: The final decision was appalling.
thorough
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The report was thorough.
Upgrade: The report was complete.
tremendous
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The overall experience was tremendous.
Upgrade: The overall experience was enormous.
unbelievable
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The overall experience was unbelievable.
Upgrade: The overall experience was incredible.
validated
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The documents were validated before the appointment.
Upgrade: The documents were confirmed before the appointment.
vast
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The overall experience was vast.
Upgrade: The overall experience was enormous.
verified
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The documents were verified before the appointment.
Upgrade: The documents were confirmed before the appointment.
wonderful
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The result was wonderful.
Upgrade: The result was marvelous.
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