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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
Introduced in 1963, the cartridge gained widespread adoption among military snipers, law enforcement agencies, and hunters due to its exceptional power, accuracy, and versatility.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler and Four Seasons Resort Whistler are ski-in, ski-out stays, each with an exceptional steakhouse and all the comforts for which the two brands are known.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
A lot of what is unwieldy about Down Cemetery Road stems from the source novel, which predates the Slough House series and showcases a writer with an exceptional gift for dialogue and characterization but a more nascent sense of rudimentary storytelling.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
With management guiding to another record quarter and visibility into a $2T+ AI infrastructure opportunity, NVDA continues to combine exceptional growth, profitability and execution at a valuation that remains attractive relative to its earnings trajectory.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler and Four Seasons Resort Whistler are ski-in, ski-out stays, each with an exceptional steakhouse and all the comforts for which the two brands are known.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
A lot of what is unwieldy about Down Cemetery Road stems from the source novel, which predates the Slough House series and showcases a writer with an exceptional gift for dialogue and characterization but a more nascent sense of rudimentary storytelling.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
With management guiding to another record quarter and visibility into a $2T+ AI infrastructure opportunity, NVDA continues to combine exceptional growth, profitability and execution at a valuation that remains attractive relative to its earnings trajectory.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceptional
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This secluded, 75-acre Relais & Châteaux property — the first in North America – seamlessly blends rustic simplicity with extraordinary pampering.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Jennifer Hudson continues to inspire with her extraordinary talent and authenticity; Salli Richardson-Whitfield has evolved into one of the most dynamic directors and executive producers working in television today; and Damson Idris embodies the brilliance and promise of a new generation.—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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Weekly Newsletter Audiences were asked to consider that the display of human difference was dehumanizing or even exploitative but also to understand that the sideshow represented a locus of community and a way for disabled performers to make an independent living.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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And Marissa Bode, who plays Elphaba’s disabled sister Nessarose, confirms her character’s origin story will differ from the stage version.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Conspiracy theorists claim intelligent aliens might be observing humanity’s weapons capabilities.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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With the excitement and delusion of Humbert Humbert imposing a purple-prose narrative on his pedophilic assumptions, Hank speaks of his former student like a James Dean figure — beautiful, brooding and quietly intelligent.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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Bessent, who specialized in foreign exchange in a decades-long hedge fund career, organized a $20 billion foreign-exchange swap with Argentina’s central bank earlier this month — an unusual structure that bypassed the US Federal Reserve, which is typically the lead party in such arrangements.—
Daniel Flatley,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Tucked away in a couple of buildings in Old Town are rows upon rows of colorful artwork, which is not especially unusual for the state historic park.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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The comment section was filled with supportive people who own cats that are visually impaired, but are strong in will.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
17 Oct. 2025
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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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Fox’s costume is certainly clever — and on brand for Halloween — if not exactly tasteful.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Oct. 2025
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The decor is relatively spare, allowing the natural materials to shine and emphasizing clever design tricks like the dining-table bench built into the back of the kitchen island.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
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Its unique formula can remove stains, dissolve adhesives, and cut through soap scum and grease.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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This Boll & Branch set stands apart because of a unique double-button detail and eyelet hemstitching.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
28 Oct. 2025
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Wardrobe supervisor Earl Nicholson then offered a brilliant idea, which viewers see after Clarkson’s Kellyoke performance wraps.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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It is surrounded by a system of brilliant rays extending outward in all directions for many hundreds of miles.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Exceptional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceptional. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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