as in extremely
to a great or unusual degree
She was an exceptionally talented dancer.
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Recent Examples of exceptionally
While Harry and Kate were exceptionally close, Andersen wondered whether Meghan’s outlook on loyalty to the crown as a newcomer complicated that dynamic.
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
The demand across the board, from the day sales to the very top of the market, performed exceptionally well.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 May 2026
The insoles are exceptionally cushy, thanks to their foam construction that feels like walking on a cloud, and the straps are lined with a soft fabric that won’t chafe or irritate your feet.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026
And a sign of exceptionally strong word-of-mouth.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 24 May 2026
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
The demand across the board, from the day sales to the very top of the market, performed exceptionally well.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 May 2026
The insoles are exceptionally cushy, thanks to their foam construction that feels like walking on a cloud, and the straps are lined with a soft fabric that won’t chafe or irritate your feet.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026
And a sign of exceptionally strong word-of-mouth.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceptionally
Adverb
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The club had learned to accept that the 51-year-old is extremely demanding and ambitious, qualities that actually made working with him a challenge at times.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Donley says that all the evidence presented in court shows that storing this waste in close proximity to homes, schools, and waterways would be extremely harmful to the local population's health and the environment.—
Heath Kalb,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Adverb
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Made from 60 percent cotton, this top will feel incredibly soft against your skin.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2026
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That’s an increase of 53 basis points in an incredibly short period of time.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
26 May 2026
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Leo either would have been in complete denial that such equipment existed, or immensely pleased that boats no longer had to be crashed onto the beach.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Pratt’s campaign for mayor has grown immensely over the past few weeks.—
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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When done right, such programs encourage a culture of experimentation while harnessing the expertise of intensely focused, highly specialized start-ups.—
Serguei Netessine,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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This temporary thyroid inflammation can cause under active thyroid levels (hypothyroidism), which lists intensely dry skin as a primary symptom.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
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“Exceptionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceptionally. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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