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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
This deposit in northeastern Brazil is known for exceptional fossil preservation and is housed at the Museu de Zoologia da Universidade de São Paulo.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2025
If these populations continue to grow at such an exceptional rate, there will be consequences for farmers, Sand adds.
—Olivia Ferrari, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Because of the exceptional heat, NOAA’s Coral Reef Watch program had to add three new levels to the agency’s Bleaching Alert Scale in 2023.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2025
This scientific approach ensures that luxury strains aren’t just about branding but also about delivering exceptional quality and consistency.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2025
If these populations continue to grow at such an exceptional rate, there will be consequences for farmers, Sand adds.
—Olivia Ferrari, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Because of the exceptional heat, NOAA’s Coral Reef Watch program had to add three new levels to the agency’s Bleaching Alert Scale in 2023.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2025
This scientific approach ensures that luxury strains aren’t just about branding but also about delivering exceptional quality and consistency.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceptional
Adjective
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Australia is home to an extraordinary share of Earth’s biodiversity.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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One minor injury was reported in the extraordinary mishap.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2025
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She is being charged with intentional bodily injury to a child, elderly person, or disabled individual, an offense that can result in a felony conviction.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Gloria allegedly provided care to disabled patients including a five-year-old and a 27-year-old during his time at the second agency, according to court records.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
2 May 2025
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Halsey launched her acting career at the age of 7, playing Madeline Zott, the hyper intelligent — and wise — daughter of Elizabeth Zott (Brie Larson) in Apple TV+ praised limited series Lessons In Chemistry.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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As organizations push for more adaptive, intelligent automation, AI agents are emerging as the next frontier, capable of handling complex workflows with greater flexibility and efficiency.—
Uli Erxleben,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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But many don't realize there are lots of other, more unusual ways allergies can show up.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
2 May 2025
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That’s not unusual, for people to send spritzes, but then the manager came out with a gift bag.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
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Instant Spa Shower Gift Box: $55 Turn mom’s shower into a spa-like experience with this clever gift set from UncommonGood.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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This is an alternative look at the final four weeks of the league campaign, searching for storylines and narratives that could impact betting markets and provide opportunities for clever wagers.—
Sam Tighe,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Beaches were evaluated across eight criteria, including unique characteristics, wildlife, natural soundtrack, ease of water entry, and lack of overcrowding.—
Passport by ForbesLife,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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My recommendations are not an attempt to promote specific investment behavior or trading advice, but to guide and inform readers about popular and unique cards that are celebrated by the sports card community.—
Tyler Holzhammer,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Expanding Gross Reservoir is critical to add water storage capabilities on the north end of the utility’s water supply system and to create more of a safeguard in case the much larger south end of the system becomes impaired, according to Denver Water.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2025
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The skies were overcast at the time, but visibility over the river was not substantially impaired.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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The 18-year-old produced a brilliant performance in sprint qualifying to pip both McLaren drivers to the top spot, finishing just 0.045 seconds ahead of championship leader Oscar Piastri while Lando Norris took third.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Early Summer Blooming Cultivars and Hybrids Clematis lanuginosa ‘Candida’: Reaching up to 9 inches across, the brilliant, pure white flowers with yellow stamens grace the vine that grows 8 to 10 feet tall.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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“Exceptional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceptional. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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