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

This, buyers quickly realized, gave each already-collectible piece an extra marker of specialness.

— Luke Leitch, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of specialness

Noun

But far beyond his on-air excellence, Dan was a better person who welcomed teammates with a smile, a joke, or a word of encouragement, sometimes all three in the same sentence.

— CBS News, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026
As one of the fastest-growing school districts in North Texas, Crowley ISD is committed to advancing the tradition of excellence that defines Crowley High School athletics.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of excellence

Noun

Television and movies illustrate female leaders capable of achieving greatness as well as making mistakes.

— Christine Ledbetter, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
With her solo career, Jade has pushed harder than ever before, fueled by an insatiable hunger for true pop greatness.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of greatness

Noun

Speaking in Spanish, Leo emphasized the importance of protecting family life and delivered a pointed criticism of both laws.

— Carrie Kahn, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026
The fable emphasizes the importance of valuing and respecting all members of a community, regardless of size, background or abilities.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 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

Looking like two giant rhinos splashing in water and wrestling for superiority, 7-foot-5 Cherif Millogo is getting pushed by 7-foot Yann Kamagate near the basket as each battles to establish position in the low post area during a practice drill.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
The capacity issues at O’Hare, which now ranks as the world’s busiest airfield, have become acute as American and United are sparring for superiority there.

— Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 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

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts get covered in queso, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and even more Monterey Jack cheese before being baked to melty perfection.

— Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2026
That delay might be explained, as Skepta has suggested in interviews, by the pursuit of perfection—or the weight of having to say something worth hearing.

— Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2026

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