EXCEPTIONALLY Synonyms: 137 Similar and Opposite Words

exceptionally

adverb

Definition of exceptionally

as in extremely

to a great or unusual degree She was an exceptionally talented dancer.

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Recent Examples of exceptionally From the classic to the new, here are 18 of the best cocktail bars in Milan where even teetotalers will drink exceptionally well. — Jaclyn Degiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 The Michelin Guide American South announced the restaurants in its 2026 guide Wednesday, offering diners a tool for finding good meals with exceptionally consistent quality and service. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026 Many of our community partners are surprised to learn that individuals with developmental disabilities have an exceptionally high job retention rate and excel at precise tasks and pattern recognition. — John Gill, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 The early closure comes at the end of what some dealers described as an exceptionally strong fair. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exceptionally

Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceptionally

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Today, however, plague is curable and extremely unlikely to blow up into a new pandemic, experts say.

— Faye Flam, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026
Nowhere was his balancing act viewed more extremely than with Ukraine.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of extremely

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There's no doubt that Riley Green's acoustic performances are incredibly popular.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
These teachers work with students who have an incredibly diverse set of needs, including those with autism, learning disabilities such as dyslexia, developmental delays and physical disabilities.

— Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of incredibly

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Either way, the thought of two women, on a date, watching a nun want too much — and enjoying themselves immensely — feels like heaven.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Oct. 2026
Kemo Sabe The immensely popular, high-end western store out of Aspen set up shop in Jackson a few years back, hawking its splurge-worthy hats—which you can get branded with your initials—cowboy boots, belt buckles, bolo ties, and more.

— Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026