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as in unusual
being out of the ordinary
the marine is being cited for extraordinary courage
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as in uncommon
noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced
no one noticed anything extraordinary about the airline passenger
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Recent Examples of extraordinary
Lapid has lived in Paris for the last three and a half years, and, as an outsider now, his film manages the extraordinary feat of being able to see both sides of the situation.
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 8 July 2025
The production of The Green Romance Orchestra albums with my dear family of Gary J. Muller, Paul Slavens , Doug Neil, Darrell Phillips, Jimmy Shoaf and the extraordinary mastering engineer and one of my best friends Joe Gastwirt, all near and dear to my heart.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2025
The dancing is real and extraordinary In the movie, the dancers are viewed from every imaginable angle.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025
This followed a major domestic political crisis resulting from an extraordinary effort by then-President Yoon Suk Yeol of the People Power Party to impose martial law.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 8 July 2025
The production of The Green Romance Orchestra albums with my dear family of Gary J. Muller, Paul Slavens , Doug Neil, Darrell Phillips, Jimmy Shoaf and the extraordinary mastering engineer and one of my best friends Joe Gastwirt, all near and dear to my heart.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2025
The dancing is real and extraordinary In the movie, the dancers are viewed from every imaginable angle.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025
This followed a major domestic political crisis resulting from an extraordinary effort by then-President Yoon Suk Yeol of the People Power Party to impose martial law.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extraordinary
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Thanks to the rapid ascension of brands like Ganni and Saks Potts in recent years, Danish fashion has become a global sensation with its unusual silhouettes, playful colors and patterns, and effortless, bike-ready vibe.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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There was an unusual silence surrounding Sacramento’s apparent acquisition of Dennis Schroder on Monday after the Kings reportedly reached an agreement with the free agent point guard.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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About 46 novas per year explode in the Milky Way—but since many are very far away, spotting one with the naked eye in the night sky is uncommon.—
Elizabeth Gamillo,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 July 2025
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And on purely residential streets, that type of building is uncommon since many houses don't have separate bases.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Drought Severe to exceptional drought conditions were prevalent for much of south-central Texas when the downpours came, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 July 2025
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And in that world, the 2025 Toyota Sequoia brings not just luxury and off-road capability, but exceptional long-term reliability.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Make funny faces, play peek-a-boo, take them for a walk around the neighborhood.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
7 July 2025
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But a journalist and the comedian swapping professions for a day or two could be funny.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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But this cultural expectation is not unique to India.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
6 July 2025
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Bouygues-Murphy The central tunnel's three-lane design is notable for a unique underdeck systems arrangement.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Ali spends a good chunk of time confused by the strange words whirling around him.—
Christopher J. Yates
July 9,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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Nevertheless, the combination of strange email address and unrecognizable link address is a very strong indicator that this email is fake and should be binned.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Supporters counter that battery facility fires are relatively rare and say better safety standards, technological improvements and the development of fire-resistant chemistries will ensure the industry’s growth.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
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That’s certainly rare — especially when the show has been this successful.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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Despite not being a purveyor of nail products, Selena Gomez has established herself as something of a finger chameleon (Too weird?—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
8 July 2025
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The Rockies’ next head of baseball operations needs to come from outside their weird little world, but possess a feel for the challenges of building a winner at Coors Field.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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“Extraordinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extraordinary. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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