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as in extraordinary
being out of the ordinary
an exceptional amount of snow fell in March
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as in disabled
deprived of the power to perform one or more natural bodily activities
her experience working with exceptional children was rewarding and inspiring
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as in intelligent
having or showing quickness of mind
a special school for exceptional children
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Recent Examples of exceptional
The tin anode demonstrated exceptional stability when paired with a sodium chromium oxide (NaCrO2) cathode.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Although the benefit of the repositioning was only partially realized in the quarter based on the timing of the transactions, our results demonstrated the exceptional improvement in our profitability.
—Jon Walker, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2025
Defensively, he has been known for making exceptional plays but also making boneheaded mistakes.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Thailand is brimming with exceptional storytellers and untapped creative brilliance.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Although the benefit of the repositioning was only partially realized in the quarter based on the timing of the transactions, our results demonstrated the exceptional improvement in our profitability.
—Jon Walker, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2025
Defensively, he has been known for making exceptional plays but also making boneheaded mistakes.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Thailand is brimming with exceptional storytellers and untapped creative brilliance.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceptional
Adjective
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Every chapter has its own life, and this one has been extraordinary.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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The extraordinary vote in November was to decide whether Kan, the Israeli public broadcaster and member of the EBU, could participate in the Eurovision 2026.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Department of Education’s principal function in K-12 schools is to protect our most vulnerable students, including students who are disabled and economically disadvantaged.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
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Being an advocate for disability awareness and disabled motherhood has also become a part of her platform as the current title holder of Miss Queen Central Alberta with Personality Pageants Canada.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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The latest entry, 2023's Galactic Civilizations IV, has the most sophisticated AI of the lot, making your allies and enemies feel more real, and more intelligent.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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That kind of emotionally intelligent way of working was not seen as one of the old Victoria’s Secret’s strong points.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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This is not unusual, because Mahomes teammates have done that in the past (notably Tyreek Hill, Travis Kelce and many others).—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Sometimes, Gatlin would also approve invoices from Georgia companies, which would have been unusual given that Jackson Health System and the Foundation usually work with South Florida vendors.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Elliott criticized PepsiCo’s North America beverage business for lagging behind peers in growth and margins, and argued that the company’s proliferation of brands and SKUs has impaired focus and execution.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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While the braille labels provide practical functionality for blind and visually impaired children, the affirmations and tactile elements invite all kids to engage with the product.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The magnetic phone holder was so simple yet so clever.—
Anita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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Through draping, Yin created volumes and shapes as if they were achieved via padding, but in fact were just clever patterns.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This allowed for more dynamic clashes, aided by compelling, unique animations.—
Ryan Gaur,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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Yet, the launch of its second Milk Bar collaboration comes at a unique time as the gourmand category is predicted to top holiday sales inside major retailers this year amid burgeoning interest.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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Robert, who wrote the screenplay, is a professor — a brilliant guy, but writing isn’t his day job.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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Your brothers, with bouncy locks and brilliant teeth, stripped down and jumped in the spring.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Exceptional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceptional. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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