as in extremely
to a great or unusual degree
She was an exceptionally talented dancer.
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Liza O’Brien and Jackvony played exceptionally well on that front, including O’Brien’s defensive save on a corner early in the frame.
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Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
Gavin argues that studying history, fascinating in its own right, can also be exceptionally helpful to aspiring statesmen and stateswomen.
—John T. Shaw, Twin Cities, 5 Nov. 2025
Of the men who are terrible, Lacy is exceptionally hatable as Peter, a less bro-y spin on his character from The White Lotus.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
The split-personality rig is a rough-hewn, hard-nosed adventure support vehicle outside and an exceptionally comfortable and livable home-on-a-hitch inside.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
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Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
Gavin argues that studying history, fascinating in its own right, can also be exceptionally helpful to aspiring statesmen and stateswomen.
—John T. Shaw, Twin Cities, 5 Nov. 2025
Of the men who are terrible, Lacy is exceptionally hatable as Peter, a less bro-y spin on his character from The White Lotus.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
The split-personality rig is a rough-hewn, hard-nosed adventure support vehicle outside and an exceptionally comfortable and livable home-on-a-hitch inside.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceptionally
Adverb
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The first indicator is oftentimes a lack of water flow from faucets when the weather is extremely cold.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Skeeter, 36, serves as the Hornets’ player development coach and is also the primary person who works extremely closely with star guard LaMelo Ball.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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The pork was incredibly tender and juicy, with a bold but balanced mix of spices that didn’t overpower each other.—
Alexa Stone
January 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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These kind of creative environments are so incredibly inspiring to me.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Jan. 2026
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Lucie Riegel, one of the task force members, said the sirens will help immensely because cell phone service can be hard to come by in some parts of the town.—
Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Pérez instituted austerity measures that proved immensely unpopular — and ultimately led to the rise of Hugo Chávez.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
5 Jan. 2026
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Development remains a hot-button issue in Florida, where many residents feel that growth is happening too fast and intensely — especially in previously natural or agricultural areas.—
Ryan Ballogg,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Arkansas is home to more than 280,000 small businesses, alongside national and regional employers that operate in an intensely competitive environment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Exceptionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceptionally. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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