as in extremely
to a great or unusual degree
She was an exceptionally talented dancer.
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Recent Examples of exceptionally
Its first season chronicles one exceptionally grueling 15-hour shift inside an emergency room at a fictional hospital in Pittsburgh, told one hour at a time, in real time.
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Jeremy D. Larson, Pitchfork, 11 Apr. 2025
Ultimately, a standout application will not only demonstrate that a student is exceptional, but that they are exceptionally suited for that school.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Many of these species are of significant conservation concern and, among the parrots, have exceptionally small ranges.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 10 Apr. 2025
The Mets’ bullpen has been exceptionally stingy to start the season.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2025
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Jeremy D. Larson, Pitchfork, 11 Apr. 2025
Ultimately, a standout application will not only demonstrate that a student is exceptional, but that they are exceptionally suited for that school.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Many of these species are of significant conservation concern and, among the parrots, have exceptionally small ranges.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 10 Apr. 2025
The Mets’ bullpen has been exceptionally stingy to start the season.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceptionally
Adverb
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Though experts have maintained that aviation remains extremely safe, fatal incidents have raised concerns about flying.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Revel is extremely talented, but the Bills need a corner who can step in and be good to go from the beginning of the season.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Within the first 100 days of his second administration President Donald Trump has been incredibly busy, implementing major changes from enacting tariffs to targeting diversity initiatives.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Most importantly, Brian was an incredibly loving father to our two sons and will be greatly missed.—
Katrina Kaufman,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The moment immediately became immensely bigger and betrayal was certainly in the air.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Needs to improve on his anticipatory throws and off-schedule playmaking, but Dart could improve immensely with Kellen Moore’s coaching. 10.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Exceptionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceptionally. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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