as in extremely
to a great or unusual degree
She was an exceptionally talented dancer.
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Recent Examples of exceptionally
The Giants could be exceptionally young in the specialists’ roles with Mann, another undrafted rookie, edging veteran Zach Triner for the long snapper job.
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Dan Duggan, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Some nights at the restaurant are exceptionally lively — ask Gary about the wine stain on one of the walls — while others are routine.
—Jenna Thompson
june 16, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Adding ricotta and whipped egg white to the batter creates pancakes that are exceptionally light and tender.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Universities like Harvard are exceptionally good at teaching students how to analyze the world.
—Marc Adelman, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
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Dan Duggan, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Some nights at the restaurant are exceptionally lively — ask Gary about the wine stain on one of the walls — while others are routine.
—Jenna Thompson
june 16, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Adding ricotta and whipped egg white to the batter creates pancakes that are exceptionally light and tender.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Universities like Harvard are exceptionally good at teaching students how to analyze the world.
—Marc Adelman, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceptionally
Adverb
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Canada and Qatar drew their first matches, making this an extremely important opportunity for their hopes of advancing out of the group stage.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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All had extremely low omega-3 levels and at least one risk factor for dementia, such as obesity, sedentary lifestyle, high blood pressure or cholesterol.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Sinks on the vanity have slanted, green marble angles giving them a trendy look, and the faucet’s water spray is equivalent to a drenching rainfall shower (wide, strong, and incredibly impressive).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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This combination of technological capability and human ingenuity is incredibly powerful.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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For Nelson, having a great script helped immensely in prepping his Applewhite.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Her concern is that NVIDIA’s valuation has ballooned to nearly $5 trillion dollars; this makes NVIDIA the world’s biggest company and NVIDIA’s CEO Jensen Huang an immensely powerful person.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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An open-sided viewing carriage engages the senses even more intensely—but hold onto your hat tightly and pack a light jacket.—
Steve Madgwick,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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This, plus the onslaught of traditional banks, in addition to Fidelity and BNY, has created an intensely competitive environment.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Exceptionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceptionally. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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