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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 Cast iron is a true kitchen workhorse, known for its durability, exceptional heat retention, and versatility. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025 Bermuda is exceptional among lawn grasses in having not only rhizomes but stolons, too, the latter being above-ground, quick-growing stems of the type seen on strawberry plants. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025 Since then, the trade has delivered exceptional results, with our original $654 per contract investment turning into a 180% profit just one week before expiration. Tony Zhang, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025 FreeForm Coffee Roasters serves exceptional coffee from one corner of an arts and crafts plaza in the heart of Gallery Row. New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exceptional
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  • Tusk, the Polish prime minister, convened an extraordinary government meeting early on Wednesday, bringing together the country's emergency and military officials.
    Will Gretsky, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
  • France’s Prime Minister Francois Bayrou delivers his general policy statement during the parliamentary extraordinary session prior to a confidence vote over the government’s austerity budget, at the National Assembly in Paris on September 8, 2025.
    Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
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  • Two women – his mom Elsie Lucero who cared tirelessly for his late-brother Eddie, who was physically and mentally disabled, and his late sister Margie who died of cancer in 2018 and adored her daughter Sarah who has Angelman Syndrome, an extreme form of Down Syndrome.
    Randy Myers, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Access to Work helps employers hire disabled people 100% of employers said their disabled staff would struggle to do their jobs without it.
    Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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  • Ultimately, when used thoughtfully, AI can be not only a governance tool but also a catalyst for a more intelligent, inclusive and resilient corporate future.
    Michael Hilb, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Now there’s a new high-tech member of that team ready to weigh in on just what Ralph Lauren fashion is as Ask Ralph relaunches Tuesday as an artificially intelligent shopping experience on the brand’s app.
    Evan Clark, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
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  • Because our mulch is rubber, this seemed unusual, and out of caution, the guardian was called immediately.
    Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Routh, who is representing himself, has filed unusual motions requesting strippers and a golf round with the president.
    Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
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  • Both studies found benefit for patients with impaired heart function.
    Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Ondansetron, doxylamine and corticosteroids were rated as the most helpful medications, but many respondents reported side effects such as constipation, sedation and impaired cognition.
    Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
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  • Hacking a pre-Internet console Making this amusing amalgam of past and present technology possible required some clever engineering.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
  • If so, its still a quick and clever method for styling a bun in a pinch.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • Eaton has been bringing unique worship experiences to a variety of churches since 2010.
    Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Every pitcher is different and offers a unique look on the mound.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
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  • Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was also the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year after a brilliant first season.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • My time there was so brilliant.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025

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“Exceptional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceptional. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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