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Recent Examples of exceptionality
Folks who show up with Mundell are treated to an even more in-depth backstory on the River Clyde and its supporting role in the enduring exceptionality of Auchentoshan.
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Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceptionality
Noun
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That does bring to mind the specialness of painting itself as a discipline.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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The hair that would otherwise sprout from his postpubescent body has been replaced by the residues of fire—that Promethean symbol of dawning human specialness.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Knighthoods, conferred by the sovereign, represent one of the highest forms of national recognition for service and excellence.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Justin’s heritage continues to inspire excellence.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Indeed, the greatness of Fendrix’s score comes largely in its scale, which gives the film’s mostly intimate story of three people engaged in psychological warfare within the confines of a basement an epic grandeur.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
29 Oct. 2025
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Six months after signing a 14-year, $500 million extension, Guerrero has answered any and all questions about his greatness.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Historically, at the Bernabeu, the coach and their own tactical ideas have never been of primary importance.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The sessions will continue in the Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, a private island sanctuary in the Bahamas, where guests will learn about coral restoration and marine protection, before sailing the turquoise waters with Horn to see the importance of protecting the delicate underwater ecosystems.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Education was considered an individual pursuit marked by moral excellency and only the students who did the best in school would have proceeded to higher education.—
Sara Novak,
Discover Magazine,
12 Nov. 2024
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Zurich said the Game Changer Award pays tribute to excellency in the film business with a focus on leaders that not only cherish change and forward-thinking approaches in the business, but also stand for the DNA of what cinema has represented since its invention.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2024
Noun
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The pact is aimed at securing an edge over China in the race for tech superiority, Bloomberg noted.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Militaries from the United States to China and Israel are embedding AI across operations, signaling that technological superiority will define next-generation warfare.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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New Yorkers have always risen to critical moments—demanding not perfection, but courage and connection.—
Sally Susman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Summary Apple's premium valuation has outpaced its earnings outlook, leaving the stock priced for perfection amid rising competitive.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Buffs have stumbled after a 4-0 start and struggle to maintain AFC East supremacy over the Patriots.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
2 Nov. 2025
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Buffs have stumbled after a 4-0 start and struggle to maintain AFC East supremacy over the Patriots.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Exceptionality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceptionality. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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