exceptionalness

noun

as in superlativeness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceptionalness
  1. exceptionality
  2. excellence
  3. greatness
  4. importance
  5. specialness
  6. perfection
  7. supremacy
  8. fabulousness
Noun
  • The mania for ancient Greece and Rome is in ample display among the current descendants of the Nazis, the alt-right more than happy to cosplay their fantasy of classical masculinity and racial exceptionality.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
  • And just as Shakespeare relentlessly intensified Lear’s individuality, so did Jobs make each gadget more itself, eschewing generic compromise to magnify exceptionality.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 3 Nov. 2025
Definition of exceptionality
Noun
  • This is the cash flow that relies on sales and operating excellence.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Leaders must define the standards of excellence, ensure visibility into performance and implement mechanisms that guide behavior consistently.
    — Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of excellence
Noun
  • And for all his surprise greatness this summer, Justin Wrobleski also has yet to start a postseason game.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Insalata di Pomodori is simple but brought to greatness by super-sweet heirloom tomatoes, served with pecorino sardo and kalamata olives.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of greatness
Noun
  • Whatever his role, Brown will have absolute importance to the 76ers this season.
    — Tony Jones, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Disruptions to oil and gas exports have highlighted just how reliant Gulf economies still are on fossil fuel revenues, and the importance of renewable energy to reduce this dependency.
    — Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of importance
Noun
  • And to do two weddings in a finale would've deprived the specialness from both of them.
    — Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
  • Its accessibility only amplifies its specialness.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Definition of specialness
Noun
  • Do not let perfection delay movement or turn research into a hiding place.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The perfection of satellite and fiber-optic communications made microwaves obsolete, while the rapid development of modern computers turned the gubbins on the lower floors into museum pieces.
    — David Szondy August 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of perfection
Noun
  • Two more executive orders this summer declared quantum supremacy a national priority.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Australia once had a thriving car industry, with Holden, a General Motors brand, and Ford Australia battling for supremacy throughout much of the twentieth century.
    — Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 28 July 2026
Definition of supremacy
Noun
  • And at least a few folks In the peanut gallery recognized her fabulousness.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Making the celebration even sweeter, this year’s festival falls on Father’s Day, so the fruit-forward foodie fete has added some pater-riffic fabulousness.
    — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
Definition of fabulousness
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