exceptionally
adverb
ex·cep·tion·al·ly
ik-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nə-lē 
: in an exceptional manner : to an exceptional degree
especially
: more than average or usual
an exceptionally difficult task
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At least the Celebrinis are exceptionally competent.
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Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Despite an oblique injury, Darnold played exceptionally in Seattle's two playoff wins, completing nearly 70% of his passes with four touchdowns.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Two barges carrying salt along the Delaware River were delayed this week because of the exceptionally icy conditions on the water.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
That is going to be exceptionally hard to defend on the campaign trail in struggling communities such as Belle Glade, Lauderhill, Pahokee and the western neighborhoods of Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
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Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Despite an oblique injury, Darnold played exceptionally in Seattle's two playoff wins, completing nearly 70% of his passes with four touchdowns.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Two barges carrying salt along the Delaware River were delayed this week because of the exceptionally icy conditions on the water.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
That is going to be exceptionally hard to defend on the campaign trail in struggling communities such as Belle Glade, Lauderhill, Pahokee and the western neighborhoods of Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Exceptionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exceptionally. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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