extraordinaire

adjective

ex·traor·di·naire | \ ik-ˌstrȯ(r)-də-ˈner

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Definition of extraordinaire

: extremely good or impressive : extraordinary —used following the noun it modifies a chef extraordinaire"Some of us get so carried away, our lives and gardens become inseparable," says plantsman extraordinaire and garden designer Michael Barclay.— Sharon Cohoon et al.Ms. Popcorn—marketing consultant, futurist, trend-spotter extraordinaire—was striking in black suede from head to toe …— Suzanne Slesin… an assistant football coach at the University of Texas and recruiter extraordinaire …— Douglas S. Looney

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the sort of chef extraordinaire who can whip up a fantastic meal, regardless of the ingredients on hand

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“Extraordinaire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extraordinaire. Accessed 8 Aug. 2022.

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