as in extremely
to a great or unusual degree
She was an exceptionally talented dancer.
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Recent Examples of exceptionally
Sardines are tiny fish that are exceptionally nutritious.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 21 May 2026
Many of SoftBank’s highest-profile investments—including Alibaba, Arm Holdings, and artificial intelligence infrastructure—reflected Son’s tendency to focus on technologies with exceptionally large potential markets.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 May 2026
In the third row is an exceptionally tall young man, still wearing his postman’s uniform.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Several photographs were taken in exceptionally remote or difficult-to-access locations.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 21 May 2026
Many of SoftBank’s highest-profile investments—including Alibaba, Arm Holdings, and artificial intelligence infrastructure—reflected Son’s tendency to focus on technologies with exceptionally large potential markets.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 May 2026
In the third row is an exceptionally tall young man, still wearing his postman’s uniform.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Several photographs were taken in exceptionally remote or difficult-to-access locations.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceptionally
Adverb
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But even Black athletes whose athleticism gifted them an extremely exclusive express lane in life can tell you stories about growing up a minority in America, or tales their parents or grandparents have told.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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The theory of quantum electrodynamics (QED) suggests that when light at extremely high intensities interacts with the vacuum, it can be converted into matter.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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This organic cotton dress is incredibly lightweight and breathable, and the floaty skirt allows for full freedom of movement.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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From the concierge who nimbly assisted me with dining and fitness class reservations to the kind dining staff, the friendly Miami team made sure I was always taken care of and was incredibly helpful at offering local recommendations and insight.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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The technology has improved immensely in the last three years, so there’s understandably pressure on studios to loosen some restrictions, but that didn’t happen.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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Even investing in window treatments or tints can immensely impact improve the efficiency of your heating and cooling systems.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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That said, human-like chatbots like ChatGPT are an intensely personal technology, even more so than the social media platforms that came before them.—
Maggie Harrison Dupré,
Futurism,
14 May 2026
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Though the sport can be seen as intensely masculine to the point of toxicity sometimes, Cipriano and Kalyn credit series creators Louisa Levy and Gina Fattore with painting the athletes in a more sensitive and emotionally aware light.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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“Exceptionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceptionally. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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