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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Avoid soaking anything with a foam core, but for solid vinyl or rubber, this works exceptionally well.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Hardly surprising when the average American citizen is being fiscally mugged by the consequences of double standards that have long been at play, with Israeli entities not only exempt from registering as foreign agents, but exceptionally blessed to freely interfere in American political life.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
Michelle is floating through life until a surprising connection with a high schooler challenges her friendship with her overbearing best friend, in this bitingly astute and exceptionally hilarious satire.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
It's known to 'thrive on neglect' and performs exceptionally well in full sun with well-draining soil.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Hardly surprising when the average American citizen is being fiscally mugged by the consequences of double standards that have long been at play, with Israeli entities not only exempt from registering as foreign agents, but exceptionally blessed to freely interfere in American political life.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
Michelle is floating through life until a surprising connection with a high schooler challenges her friendship with her overbearing best friend, in this bitingly astute and exceptionally hilarious satire.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
It's known to 'thrive on neglect' and performs exceptionally well in full sun with well-draining soil.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Exceptionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exceptionally. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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