as in extremely
to a great or unusual degree
She was an exceptionally talented dancer.
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Recent Examples of exceptionally
The 6-foot, 200-pound wideout who is exceptionally fast has been a popular prediction for the Panthers in the first round.
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Alex Zietlow
april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Egyptian cotton uses long-staple fibers that are exceptionally soft and durable, but labeling isn’t always trustworthy — look for Cotton Egypt Association verification before paying a premium.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Bale's brooding Bruce Wayne joined the ranks of other exceptionally handsome men — George Clooney, Ben Affleck, Michael Keaton — who also played the crime-fighting and wealthy protector of Gotham.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
This exceptionally rich cake made with almond flour packs all its chocolate flavor into one easy layer with a slightly boozy kick from orange liqueur.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
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Alex Zietlow
april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Egyptian cotton uses long-staple fibers that are exceptionally soft and durable, but labeling isn’t always trustworthy — look for Cotton Egypt Association verification before paying a premium.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Bale's brooding Bruce Wayne joined the ranks of other exceptionally handsome men — George Clooney, Ben Affleck, Michael Keaton — who also played the crime-fighting and wealthy protector of Gotham.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
This exceptionally rich cake made with almond flour packs all its chocolate flavor into one easy layer with a slightly boozy kick from orange liqueur.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceptionally
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A lot of these fishing tournaments are won by these younger anglers that really haven’t studied the body of water, don’t know it like the older fishermen, but are still extremely successful with the new technology.—
Mike McFeely,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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The daily afternoon tea in Horizons is also extremely pleasant (don’t skip on the chicken sandwiches, which were more my beat than the scones and jam).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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But even if monetization doesn’t ultimately come to fruition, the tech YouTube created to identify deepfakes on its platform is necessary, prudent and, as multiple sources stressed, incredibly important to an industry in the midst of technological disruption.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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That power production has overcome incredibly poor luck so far this season.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The films are stylistically groundbreaking and immensely successful.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
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Was good at everything yet still immensely coachable.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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More intensely purple forms — often associated with species like Renilla amethystina — are influenced by pigmentation and habitat factors such as light exposure and sediment composition.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
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Extreme Cream is an intensely hydrating moisturizer clinically shown to visibly firm, lift, and smooth while supporting the skin barrier and creating a makeup-ready base.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Exceptionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceptionally. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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