extraordinaire

adjective

ik-ˌstrȯ(r)-də-ˈner How to pronounce extraordinaire (audio)
Definition of extraordinairenext
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 Later Merv Griffin, game show host and media mogul extraordinaire, took over the property for a few years before hotelier Jack Parker bought it in 2003. — Jason Sheeler, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026 Douglasville’s own Elana Meyers Taylor, bobsledder extraordinaire, will compete in her fifth Olympics. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 4 Feb. 2026 And pastry fans reserve the Salon Proust for afternoon tea featuring fresh madeleines by pâtissier extraordinaire François Perret. — Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026 Rachel is crazy in love with Chalamet’s Marty Mauser — a ping pong king and hustler extraordinaire, loosely based on a real person named Marty Reisman. — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for extraordinaire
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extraordinaire
  1. extraordinary
  2. exceptional
  3. unusual
  4. unique
  5. outstanding
  6. rare
  7. remarkable
  8. abnormal
Adjective
  • The wider festival celebrated speed, engineering and extraordinary cars, while Future Lab looked at what might be waiting around the next bend.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • Paying a toll can void a vessel’s entire insurance policy, creating an extraordinary risk for shipping companies.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Definition of extraordinary
Adjective
  • Investors need the company to grow into something exceptional.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • However, Akey is an exceptional skater, reads plays well and can pass the puck with aplomb.
    — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of exceptional
Adjective
  • Changes in color, cloudiness, or unusual appearance can be signs the medication may not be stable anymore.
    — Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • These are cases that were acquired in the US, rather than from travel abroad, which makes this year unusual.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of unusual
Adjective
  • Many of them feature amenities like a basketball court, weight rooms and a pool, while others may have unique features like boxing gyms or an ice rink.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
  • Because there’s a certain level of difficulty involved in taking a song fans know well, and expect to hear a particular way, and successfully putting a unique spin upon it.
    — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of unique
Adjective
  • Cole, meantime, is truly enormous — a legit 6-3, 235 with outstanding length and speed for his size.
    — Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The same caution applies to joint credit cards, where closing the account may require paying off the outstanding balance first.
    — Ashley Lynch July 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
Definition of outstanding
Adjective
  • Southern Louisiana was under tropical storm and extreme heat warnings for much of Wednesday — a rare double dose of suffering, the National Weather Service said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • Sensing a rare viewing opportunity, the team followed the pod by boat.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 23 July 2026
Definition of rare
Adjective
  • One individual stabilized the sunfish while another delivered the high-speed impact, which suggests remarkable cooperation and precision.
    — Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • In a remarkable playing career, Keegan represented Scunthorpe United, Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton, Newcastle United, Blacktown City and England.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of remarkable
Adjective
  • The condition, also known as cervical kyphosis, is an abnormal forward curve of the neck.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • This is particularly noteworthy given the sheer number of heatwaves and other abnormal weather events across the continent this past summer alone.
    — Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of abnormal

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