as in extremely
to a great or unusual degree
She was an exceptionally talented dancer.
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Recent Examples of exceptionally
Boots this year were exceptionally good this year…the coats this year.
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Mid-decade redistricting is exceptionally rare.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
Directly referencing elders in such a manner is exceptionally rare in ancient inscriptions, underscoring the significance of the find.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Cartier produced only six Portico models between 1923 and 1925, rendering each one exceptionally rare.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Mid-decade redistricting is exceptionally rare.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
Directly referencing elders in such a manner is exceptionally rare in ancient inscriptions, underscoring the significance of the find.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Cartier produced only six Portico models between 1923 and 1925, rendering each one exceptionally rare.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for exceptionally
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceptionally
Adverb
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Or consider the extremely rapid development of vaccines during the recent COVID pandemic.—
Alan Lightman
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kirk has risen in popularity over the years for his extremely polarizing takes, which resulted in a heavy split among reactions to his passing.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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However, these fluctuations are incredibly important, from a cosmic perspective.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
11 Sep. 2025
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Now, glasses are for everyone and have become incredibly versatile.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Both individuals are immensely talented and underdog picks, which always is the most exciting for us.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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The penalties for an NBA team attempting to bypass the salary cap rules are immensely costly to that team.—
Mikai Bruce,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Armani was an intensely private man but had a longstanding personal relationship with his business partner, the architect, fashion designer and businessman Sergio Galeotti, who died of complications from AIDS in 1985.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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These dangers could be exacerbated by workplace conditions and policies that don’t allow for behavioral changes that could help regulate body temperatures, such as taking short breaks or working less intensely.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Exceptionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceptionally. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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