EXCEPTIONAL Synonyms: 247 Similar and Opposite Words

exceptional

adjective

ik-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nəl

Definition of exceptional

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 designation, nonetheless, retained its prestige, becoming above all a mark of exceptional craftsmanship, artistry, and cultural distinction. — Alicja Zelazko, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Nov. 2026 The generous portions make sharing easy, and the Thai desserts in particular were exceptional. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026 Several have already been snapped up by American VIP clients, underscoring the appetite for exceptional vintage pieces with a story to tell. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026 Fine stones and exceptional craftsmanship await in this price range. — Mekaylah Yowpp-Hernacki, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exceptional

Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceptional

Adjective

The extraordinary beginnings of Stallone’s breakout film were explained in a New York Times interview soon after Rocky‘s release.

— Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026
Given the extraordinary circumstances around this review, going anywhere else for photos felt almost dishonest.

— Kevin Fanady, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of extraordinary

Adjective

For example, Levin said Meta never acknowledged that at least one No Kings creator’s account was also suspended on the day the No Kings account was disabled.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 3 Nov. 2026
Senior citizens and disabled tenants say losing parking threatens their independence and may end up displacing the city’s most vulnerable residents.

— Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of disabled

Adjective

The Wiles interviews stuck out for their candor, which is unusual for a sitting White House chief of staff.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
Claude can also flag unusual transactions, duplicate charges, unexpected fees and bills that have gradually increased.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of unusual

Adjective

In a new Nature study, astronomers built clever software for the James Webb Space Telescope that makes this task less challenging, giving the observatory a better chance of spotting planets closer to their stars.

— Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 4 Nov. 2026
Its clever design has a few useful features to tackle all the possible challenges.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of clever

Adjective

Aleksandra Karapetrova, an alpine enthusiast and environmental scientist at the University of California, Riverside, used her unique skill set to find that microplastics are present in remote Sierra Nevada mountain snow reachable only on skis.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
Air ambulance services, though, come with unique challenges, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic.

— Elaine Appleton-Grant, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026