as in extremely
to a great or unusual degree
She was an exceptionally talented dancer.
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Recent Examples of exceptionally
The Sharks have done nothing to hamper their exceptionally bright future with this deal.
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Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Skinner and Artūrs Šilovs are exceptionally sharp.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Stay in the park after dark, when minimal light pollution reveals exceptionally clear night skies.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
Infused with a blend of five ceramides and two forms of peptides, the formula is exceptionally hydrating—boasting a high-shine finish that looks identical to a glassy lip gloss.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
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Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Skinner and Artūrs Šilovs are exceptionally sharp.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Stay in the park after dark, when minimal light pollution reveals exceptionally clear night skies.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
Infused with a blend of five ceramides and two forms of peptides, the formula is exceptionally hydrating—boasting a high-shine finish that looks identical to a glassy lip gloss.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceptionally
Adverb
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Now the molecule was DMT, which causes an extremely intense but relatively short trip.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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The researchers also say the laser could benefit industries that depend on nanoelectronics, including semiconductor manufacturing, by helping engineers detect extremely small defects in chips.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Menus were incredibly thoughtful, comfortably dancing the line between familiar, Western fare and regional dishes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Quick, easy, and incredibly satisfying.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Tim Robinson’s The Chair Company is likewise uncomfortably adept at depicting how navigating our immensely complicated, interconnected society can feel.—
Jake Pitre,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
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Brother Reynolds, Brother Sharpton, members of the Congressional Black Caucus who were present, Dr King on April 4, 1968 was immensely unpopular.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Here, books that can seem overwhelming—books of dreams, infinity, mysteries—turn out to be intensely accessible, offering so many different ways to read them and think with them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
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The weather service warns, however, that a late spring frost may only provide temporary pollen relief, as levels can return intensely later in the season.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Exceptionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceptionally. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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