Identify the word in the sentence that has a positive connotation.
She was an excelling student.
The word in the sentence that has a positive connotation is "excelling".
Complete the following task based on the instruction and optional input provided.### Instruction:
Identify the word in the sentence that has a positive connotation.

### Input:
She was an excelling student.

### Output:
The word in the sentence that has a positive connotation is "excelling".