as in extremely
to a great or unusual degree
She was an exceptionally talented dancer.
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Recent Examples of exceptionally
Management guided the following quarter with non-GAAP gross margins near 75%, indicating that AI infrastructure demand remains exceptionally strong.
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Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
The lead head had been chewed loose and now, on an exceptionally tough bass, the front hook broke off.
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Hank Bradshaw,
Outdoor Life,
24 June 2026
The most extreme conditions were hitting millions in France, Spain and Britain on Tuesday, where temperatures kept climbing to exceptionally high levels for early summer.
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Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
Its open-back architecture delivers an exceptionally airy and spacious sound, ideal for classical music and immersive gaming.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for exceptionally
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
The lead head had been chewed loose and now, on an exceptionally tough bass, the front hook broke off.
—
Hank Bradshaw,
Outdoor Life,
24 June 2026
The most extreme conditions were hitting millions in France, Spain and Britain on Tuesday, where temperatures kept climbing to exceptionally high levels for early summer.
—
Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
Its open-back architecture delivers an exceptionally airy and spacious sound, ideal for classical music and immersive gaming.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceptionally
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Now, multiple residents are left worried about what's to come next week with extremely hot temperatures in the forecast.
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Despite being the fourth largest economy in the world — the home of Hollywood and Silicon Valley — California’s budget is extremely dependent on the state’s most prosperous residents.
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This butter-yellow tunic feels cheerful, airy, and incredibly chic for summer.
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The producers are amazing, the writers are amazing, the director's amazing and Netflix has been nothing but incredibly supportive.
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No music is expected from the Grammy-winning group, but Sade’s catalog remains immensely popular, especially in the United Kingdom, as the band hails from London.
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Our city would gain immensely from this bill.
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The high-profile races for governor and Congress are consuming almost all of Florida’s political oxygen, but Broward and Palm Beach counties are battlegrounds for some intensely competitive primary and general election contests for the state Senate and state House of Representatives.
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Research on decision making shows that people tend to feel potential losses more intensely than equivalent gains.
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“Exceptionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceptionally. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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