as in extraordinary
being out of the ordinary
the sort of chef extraordinaire who can whip up a fantastic meal, regardless of the ingredients on hand
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Recent Examples of extraordinaire
But Nicole Rucker, professional baker extraordinaire, crafted such a wonderfully approachable cookbook that even the most apprehensive baker like myself would feel at ease amongst her recipes.
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The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Dec. 2025
In fact, our phone expert (and tech editor extraordinaire, Julian Chokkattu) recommends Nothing's Phone 3a as the better cheap phone.
—Luke Larsen, Wired News, 28 Nov. 2025
Hosting extraordinaire Amelia Edmondson shares her favorite on-trend themes to celebrate the coziness of fall with loved ones.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2025
The La Mancha manor home’s namesake, Josie, (real name is José Fernández-Pacheco) is an inveterate aesthete who is best known to Spanish television audiences as a presenter extraordinaire.
—Maite Sebastiá, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2025
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The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Dec. 2025
In fact, our phone expert (and tech editor extraordinaire, Julian Chokkattu) recommends Nothing's Phone 3a as the better cheap phone.
—Luke Larsen, Wired News, 28 Nov. 2025
Hosting extraordinaire Amelia Edmondson shares her favorite on-trend themes to celebrate the coziness of fall with loved ones.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2025
The La Mancha manor home’s namesake, Josie, (real name is José Fernández-Pacheco) is an inveterate aesthete who is best known to Spanish television audiences as a presenter extraordinaire.
—Maite Sebastiá, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extraordinaire
Adjective
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That project rests on decades of layered planning, established air rights and a transit hub designed to absorb extraordinary density.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Louise Trotter’s second runway collection for Bottega Veneta rooted in Milanese Brutalism was a stunning example of her visual artistry while exhibiting an extraordinary use of material.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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All-day dining at The Common Room blurs culinary boundaries to curate an exceptional selection of prime cuts, succulent seafood, and specialty dishes, each meticulously prepared and enhanced with local flair.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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It has been loved onto the screen by the ferocious talent of MK, the exceptional executives at HBO and the world-class production team in Wolf Studios Wales, where Bad Wolf has filmed every season.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Clinton did not name the member who asked the unusual questions, nor whether the lawmaker was a Republican or a Democrat.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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This is not unusual for our soon-to-be-deceased hero, who regularly risks injury and embarrassment to help people.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Feb. 2026
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These collaborations are intended to drive breakthroughs from concept to real-world deployment, leveraging ORNL’s unique assets such as its microgrid testbeds, digital twin environments, and extensive energy science capabilities.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Feb. 2026
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Gabe was a unique combination of musical brilliance, kindness and sharp wit.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Attendees got to their feet as Seth Rogen delivered a short but extremely sweet speech about the late comedic icon, who posthumously won outstanding performance by a female actor in a comedy series for her work on The Studio.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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Agents ran his fingerprints through Border Patrol databases and determined his true identity, as well as the outstanding Sacramento County warrant for the Elk Grove case.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This year, with a bumper crop of the strange parrot’s favorite berries prompting a rare enthusiasm for mating, those working to save the birds hope for a record number of chicks in February, which would move the kakapo closer to defying what was not long ago believed to be certain extinction.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Boca Raton downtown campus redevelopment project represents a rare opportunity to modernize aging public facilities, improve how downtown functions, and do so in a fiscally responsible manner.—
Troy McLellan,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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Nature protects history and human life Inside the remarkable medieval settlement, archaeologists found moats, remains of buildings, and artifacts, 244 to be exact, including 66 knives, sickles, iron coulters, arrowheads, spearheads, and personal accessories were identified, as per Heritage Daily.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Mar. 2026
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The product has had a remarkable uptake.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Other types included in the new report are heart failure, when the heart struggles to fill with and pump blood; atrial fibrillation, a type of abnormal heart rhythm; and stroke.—
Barbara Mantel,
NBC news,
25 Feb. 2026
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Chronic overconsumption and inactivity lead to excess body fat (especially in the abdominal region), resulting in insulin resistance, high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol and early kidney dysfunction.—
Jia Shen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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