as in extremely
to a great or unusual degree
She was an exceptionally talented dancer.
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Recent Examples of exceptionally
During the day, small local boutiques welcome shoppers, eco tourists settle into a intercoastal kayak, and those looking for rays enjoy an exceptionally wide beach that invites everyone to play and sometimes party long after the sun sets.
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Stephanie Burt, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2026
With spring camp nearly complete, Florida’s new coach is making that exceptionally clear.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
One more thing about these little slices of paradise is that the waters are exceptionally calm.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
Past friends and former associates described him to me as an exceptionally cunning con man, a consummate charmer, and a womanizer.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 3 Apr. 2026
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Stephanie Burt, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2026
With spring camp nearly complete, Florida’s new coach is making that exceptionally clear.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
One more thing about these little slices of paradise is that the waters are exceptionally calm.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
Past friends and former associates described him to me as an exceptionally cunning con man, a consummate charmer, and a womanizer.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceptionally
Adverb
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Even if well-intentioned, this kind of unsolicited feedback can be extremely frustrating and even hurtful.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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After the family moved to America, Crockett was diagnosed with the extremely rare syndactyly-telecanthus-anogenital and renal malformations syndrome, or STAR syndrome, which impacts different parts of the body.—
Megan Vaz,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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What starts as a playful, casual parlor game suddenly turns incredibly dark, not just because of Emma’s confession but by Rachel’s sudden turn from loyal friend to judgmental scold.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
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Hardside coolers are incredibly heavy when filled, but this one is easy to wheel across parking lots, beaches, and parks.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Nintendo and Mario himself helped immensely with the medium’s cultural rejuvenation.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
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American Jews should recognize that and be immensely grateful for it.—
Ariella Noveck,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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His talent fuses perfectly with an intensely competitive nature.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Schmidt, who was research director of the Southwest Biological Institute, sorted stings into four tiers of pain, from the mildly annoying to the intensely painful.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Exceptionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceptionally. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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