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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
Crafted primarily by Parisian artisans in the City of Light, high jewelry represents the pinnacle of diamonds, gemstones, precious metals, and exceptional craftsmanship.
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Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Securing a top-tier, completely hands-free luxury cleaning robot with a multifunctional auto-empty dock below the $450 line is an exceptional find.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
Days later, Anthropic officially released its Mythos-class model to the public, saying its capabilities exceeded the performance of past models that have been made generally available and demonstrating exceptional performance in areas such as coding and knowledge work.
—John Kell, Fortune, 9 June 2026
The loss ends an exceptional year for Cambridge, but with its heads held high with the program’s first Div.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
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Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Securing a top-tier, completely hands-free luxury cleaning robot with a multifunctional auto-empty dock below the $450 line is an exceptional find.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
Days later, Anthropic officially released its Mythos-class model to the public, saying its capabilities exceeded the performance of past models that have been made generally available and demonstrating exceptional performance in areas such as coding and knowledge work.
—John Kell, Fortune, 9 June 2026
The loss ends an exceptional year for Cambridge, but with its heads held high with the program’s first Div.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceptional
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Heat radiates from the pages of this extraordinary novel about a poor family in rural Mississippi in the days leading up to Hurricane Katrina.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Today’s presidential centers require extraordinary amounts of private capital to support broader ambitions.—
Andre Dowell,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Bidding is limited to firms owned by disabled veterans.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Across-the-board benefit cuts would significantly impact retirees, disabled workers and survivors, especially amid rising living costs.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Future EVs may function as intelligent assistants, constantly analyzing conditions and offering guidance in the background.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The Brazilian stands at 183cm (6ft) and is very intelligent at using his body to maximise any attempt to win the ball.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Since arriving at the zoo, the buffalo has attracted large crowds and sparked debate over its unusual nickname.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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What’s unusual is to see these elements presented so grandly on a stage as big as The Bushnell’s and presented in a manner that doesn’t compromise a dark tale of anger, revenge, dangerous romance, desperation and survival.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2026
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But the investigator concluded in his report that alcohol was not a factor in the crash and that Pino, in his opinion, was not impaired.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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When the body remains in prolonged states of stress or hypervigilance, muscles may remain chronically contracted, inflammation can increase, sleep quality may decline, and recovery mechanisms may become impaired.—
Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The sale features impressive savings on patio furniture, area rugs, Adirondack chairs, and clever storage solutions that make handling household clutter easy.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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June 2026 As Motto by Hilton’s second property in Mexico, Motto by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Historico will bring the brand’s clever, connected offerings to Guadalajara’s historic district.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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While every ceremonial facilitator has their own unique way of preparing ayahuasca, most often two plants are brewed together (caapi vine and chacruna leaves) to create the highly powerful, transportive substance that can be used to treat physical and mental ailments.—
Michaela Trimble,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Like, what a unique experience.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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These are purely an ornamental device, and the brilliant decision to include them, despite the fact that ornament is the only practical function, is a choice that only a designer in charge of her brand can make.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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And that kind of inner turmoil was really exciting to play with such a brilliant cast.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
6 June 2026
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“Exceptional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceptional. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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