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Recent Examples of extraordinarily
Apple, under Cook, managed both — and that is extraordinarily rare.
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Paul Hardart, Fortune, 9 May 2026
Despite the incident, bear attacks in Yellowstone remain extraordinarily rare, with only eight fatal attacks since the park’s creation in 1872.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Rather than a final stop on the road to a final against Arsenal in Budapest on May 30, this was the end of the European line for Vincent Kompany’s 2025-26 team, who have burned so brilliantly so often this season, but who ultimately fell to an extraordinarily gifted and resilient opponent.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 7 May 2026
So, moving ships without that financial backing risks being extraordinarily costly.
—Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Being a part of this extraordinarily loving and creative community never gets old.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Wyatt’s playoff run was extraordinarily chaotic.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 May 2026
While property tax assessments have long roiled local politics, the plan faces an extraordinarily short window before lawmakers leave Jefferson City for the year.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
This isn't necessarily a case of the Academy being extraordinarily forward-looking.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 3 May 2026
Paul Hardart, Fortune, 9 May 2026
Despite the incident, bear attacks in Yellowstone remain extraordinarily rare, with only eight fatal attacks since the park’s creation in 1872.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Rather than a final stop on the road to a final against Arsenal in Budapest on May 30, this was the end of the European line for Vincent Kompany’s 2025-26 team, who have burned so brilliantly so often this season, but who ultimately fell to an extraordinarily gifted and resilient opponent.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 7 May 2026
So, moving ships without that financial backing risks being extraordinarily costly.
—Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Being a part of this extraordinarily loving and creative community never gets old.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Wyatt’s playoff run was extraordinarily chaotic.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 May 2026
While property tax assessments have long roiled local politics, the plan faces an extraordinarily short window before lawmakers leave Jefferson City for the year.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
This isn't necessarily a case of the Academy being extraordinarily forward-looking.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extraordinarily
Adverb
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That deadlock prompted an unusually long recess of nearly 90 minutes that was followed by a 6-0 vote in favor of retreating on the bus stops.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The Moon in Aquarius moves through your 11th House and trines Venus in Gemini, making collaboration and group energy unusually productive.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
Adverb
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An uncommonly harsh battle of words broke out this month between new Democratic Mayor Bobby Sanchez and Superintendent Tony Gaspar, who was hired during former Republican Erin Stewart’s administration.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Put simply, the defendant poses an uncommonly serious danger to the community if released pending trial.—
Ed White,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Stanley Tucci breaking bad news with singularly gentle aplomb.—
Paul Jebara,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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Luke plays Uncle Lou, who is sharp, charismatic, and singularly focused on monetizing his nephew and star football player Demetrius’ talent.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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There was some improvement across southern Colorado, where portions of Teller, Fremont, El Paso and Pueblo counties improved from moderate drought to abnormally dry conditions.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Colorado’s dry winter and abnormally warm spring will translate to a high risk for large and destructive wildfires this summer, state leaders warned Thursday.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2026
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Maine, too, saw its COVID numbers increase dramatically despite extremely high vaccination uptake.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Even from my extremely suboptimal vantage point in the very front corner of the theater, I was awed by the depth and crispness of the 3D imagery.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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The service Friendly and considerate, the Datai’s staff—many of whom have been here since the very start—reflect the resort's exceptionally high return rate, with some months hitting 60% returning guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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The show is part variety spectacular, part cabaret, part magic show, but always exceptionally darling.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
Adverb
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Like the previous two games, the Wild failed remarkably.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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That exchange has become remarkably common and captures a much larger cultural shift.—
Jonathan Alpert OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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And yes, in 2026, rage coming from either side of the aisle is an incredibly powerful tool for marketing.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
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But there’s something incredibly unnatural about the fast attention of the internet.—
Charlie Harding,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Extraordinarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extraordinarily. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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