EXCEPTIONALITY Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

exceptionality

noun

as in extraordinariness

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Recent Examples of exceptionality The mania for ancient Greece and Rome is in ample display among the current descendants of the Nazis, the alt-right more than happy to cosplay their fantasy of classical masculinity and racial exceptionality. — Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026 And just as Shakespeare relentlessly intensified Lear’s individuality, so did Jobs make each gadget more itself, eschewing generic compromise to magnify exceptionality. — Big Think, 3 Nov. 2025 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. — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025

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Noun

But the specialness of the event wasn’t confined only to the Sphere, as fans visited Metallica’s many experiences.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2026
And to do two weddings in a finale would've deprived the specialness from both of them.

— Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026

Definition of specialness

Noun

Shea says the Academy uses the international feature category to find new members, since the films arriving from around the world bring filmmakers who already clear a bar of excellence in their own countries.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026
Later that night, the Podcast Academy will present the Ambies, an awards show to honor excellence in podcasting at Arlo Williamsburg.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of excellence

Noun

These findings point to the importance of substantive local relationships for multinational companies.

— Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
The trade association acknowledged Children’s Mercy’s importance in providing specialized pediatric care, but said ACA coverage must remain financially sustainable across Missouri’s health care system.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of importance

Noun

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
Paradise Dynasty, Kang Kang, Long Xing Ji, Hui Tou Xiang, Min Min Pie House (and so many more) should all be household names worthy of recognition for their myriad styles and excellency.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2024

Definition of excellency

Noun

Advertisement Thirdly, place names should not be used to proclaim cultural superiority, advance territorial ambitions, or assert exclusive national ownership over geographical spaces shared among different peoples.

— Reuben Rose-Redwood, Time, 23 Oct. 2026
Forest had the bulk of the chances in a gritty second period but could not make its superiority count.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of superiority

Noun

And at least a few folks In the peanut gallery recognized her fabulousness.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Making the celebration even sweeter, this year’s festival falls on Father’s Day, so the fruit-forward foodie fete has added some pater-riffic fabulousness.

— Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026

Definition of fabulousness

Noun

There are reasons to visit in every season but the backdrop of changing leaves in the mountains makes this time of year absolute autumnal perfection.

— Heather Bien, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2026
And against an algorithm that curates optimization and a veil of perfection, everyone seems sick.

— Kirsten Balin, STAT, 26 Oct. 2026

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