139+ Words that rhyme with excellence

Excellence is a 3-syllable word with 139 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are negligence, presence, brilliance. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of excellence

noun
  1. the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
  2. an outstanding feature; something in which something or someone excels; "a center of manufacturing excellence"; "the use of herbs is one of the excellencies of French cuisine"

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Examples of "excellence" in lyrics

See how excellence is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Cause mentally, spirtual excellence"
    1200 Techniques f/ Rashad Houghton — Fork in the Road
  • "The name A-plus it's anonymous with excellence"
    A+ — Gotta Have It
  • "Yeah middle sibling suitable but far from son of excellence"
    Aesop Rock — Battery

What do these rhymes mean?

brilliance
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
intelligence
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience a unit responsible for gathering and interpreting
negligence
failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances the trait of
pestilence
a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by
presence
the state of being present; current existence

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "excellence" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like negligence, presence, brilliance create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "excellence" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with excellence?
Words that rhyme with excellence include: negligence, presence, brilliance, pestilence, intelligence, elements, usance, absence, balance, licence, and 129 more.
How many syllables does excellence have?
Excellence has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with excellence?
There are 139 words that rhyme with excellence: 139 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for excellence in a song?
The strongest rhymes for excellence in songwriting are negligence, presence, brilliance. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with excellence?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with excellence include negligence, presence, brilliance, pestilence, intelligence. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: presence, brilliance; 1-syllable: negligence, pestilence; 2-syllable: intelligence, adolescence. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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