How to Use exceptional in a Sentence

exceptional

adjective

• The seafood dishes at this restaurant are exceptional.
• We're bending the rules for this exceptional situation.
• The traits are that exceptional, and the role and scheme fit are that good.
  — Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Apr. 2022
• That will be made up for with the chance of an exceptional summer.
  — Tom Stienstra, SFChronicle.com, 7 June 2019
• At the end of the monsoon, the state had no signs of extreme/exceptional drought.
  — Ayana Hamilton, The Arizona Republic, 5 Oct. 2022
• And like a lot of those shows, the acting was exceptional.
  — Lynette Rice, EW.com, 17 June 2021
• This suit and collared shirt are from @limatusbespoke and the cut of this suit is exceptional!
  — Katherine J. Igoe, Marie Claire, 18 June 2019
• But both teams have been exceptional on the road in the postseason.
  — Sam Carchidi, Philly.com, 28 May 2018
• Things that are exceptional for the audience have to seem normal to the cast.
  — Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2022
• Miller was an exceptional scorer and a threat from beyond the arc.
  — Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 3 July 2023
• The truth is that Brian is both exceptional and a type.
  — Brian Barrett, Wired, 23 June 2020
• The exceptional ocean warmth of the past few years has triggered coral bleaching and die-offs at reefs around the world.
  — National Geographic, 12 Jan. 2023
• Such a tour is all the more exceptional, and poignant, today.
  — Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 May 2018
• Room for folks and their stuff is exceptional, as is the big guy’s ride and handling.
  — Al Haas, Philly.com, 28 June 2018
• The trio of true freshmen have exceptional talent, but might need to wait a year for their turn.
  — Brian Howell, The Denver Post, 22 July 2019
• His body control and hang time for his size are exceptional.
  — Connor Letourneau, SFChronicle.com, 6 Nov. 2020
• Some years, the top few players don’t turn out to be exceptional.
  — Alexa Philippou, courant.com, 13 Nov. 2020
• The nesting success has been exceptional, and most of the birds are staying close.
  — Dallas News, 20 June 2020
• All of the lots are exceptional, but there are a few standout pieces worth noting.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2023
• And for many top firms, the changes brought about by the past year’s exceptional circumstances are here to stay.
  — Christian Kreznar, Forbes, 6 May 2021
• An exceptional value for one of the world’s truly great whiskies.
  — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2021
• Even among this exceptional group, Cathy stood out as a star.
  — Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2022
• There are a number of venues that host exceptional live music.
  — Tess Taylor, Harper's Magazine, 22 June 2021
• But with a young staff, a catcher who can lead pitchers and be exceptional behind the plate is key.
  — John Fay, Cincinnati.com, 22 Feb. 2018
• His game—full of craft and exceptional angles, and a lot speed on the run—has been perfect for grass.
  — Tom Perrotta, WSJ, 1 July 2018
• But this one brings me back to what makes summer so exceptional when the rest of the year is parents, school, life at home.
  — Trevor Fraser, orlandosentinel.com, 7 Aug. 2020
• The attack came as an exceptional shock here because it’s been something of a refuge.
  — Anastacia Galouchka, Washington Post, 15 Jan. 2023
• What makes a life or story exceptional enough to create art?
  — Lauren Leblanc, BostonGlobe.com, 19 May 2022
• Be in your seats early to honor this exceptional group!
  — Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 Nov. 2022
• Niazi felt for a long time that being exceptional was her only choice.
  — Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 18 Sep. 2023

Last Updated: 27 Mar 2024