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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For an even more breathtaking perspective, step onto the stunning rooftop terrace—an exceptionally rare oasis in the middle of Rome’s bustling urban center.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Drought is also stressful because dogwoods don't have exceptionally deep roots that can tap underground water reserves.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
The restaurant’s rotisserie-style duck — available whole or half — remains its signature, earning praise from diners who describe it as exceptionally tender with balanced sweetness and spice.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Carrying high-interest debt Credit cards are notorious for having exceptionally high interest rates, even when compared to other types of unsecured debt.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Drought is also stressful because dogwoods don't have exceptionally deep roots that can tap underground water reserves.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
The restaurant’s rotisserie-style duck — available whole or half — remains its signature, earning praise from diners who describe it as exceptionally tender with balanced sweetness and spice.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Carrying high-interest debt Credit cards are notorious for having exceptionally high interest rates, even when compared to other types of unsecured debt.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Exceptionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exceptionally. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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