EXTRAORDINARY Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

extraordinary

adjective

ik-ˈstrȯr-də-ˌner-ē

Definition of extraordinary

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 Fifteen-year-old female skateboard phenom Mizuho Hasegawa of XC Tokyo was named the inaugural X Games League MVP after an extraordinary season that included eight medals. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026 As the structures reach the end of their mechanical lifespan after more than a decade of service, guests are invited to experience this extraordinary display one last time and celebrate its remarkable legacy. — S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 Additionally, several recent Supreme Court rulings have handed the president extraordinary degrees of power, a factor which is also destroying the public’s faith in the court system. — Jeffrey Freedman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026 Almost every girl who has ever picked up a basketball would consider reaching the WNBA an extraordinary achievement. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for extraordinary

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Adjective

Ultimately, both sides are jockeying for power after the war, given the unusual uncertainty brought on by the change in the supreme leadership.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
Some reported magnetic order, unusual Hall effects, and efficient spin-charge conversion, while others found no evidence of magnetism in bulk crystals or relaxed thin films.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of unusual

Adjective

Severe deficiency is uncommon, but nutrition experts say chronically low intake can signal a dietary gap worth addressing.

— Lauren Manaker MS, Health, 31 July 2026
Cases of rabies in pets, such as horses, dogs and cats, are uncommon because many pet owners vaccinate their animals against rabies, according to the California Department of Public Health.

— Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

Definition of uncommon

Adjective

The exceptional duration is the result of a precise combination of celestial mechanics.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
There are normally no checks at borders between members of the EU’s internal Schengen Area, though they can be introduced for a limited time in exceptional circumstances.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

Definition of exceptional

Adjective

The Duchess of Sussex and Cookie Queens director Alysa Nahmias sat down for a Q&A session after the film, and, in photos from the event, eagle-eyed fans noticed a unique-looking ring on Meghan’s middle finger.

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
As past and present echo through the mountains, human encroachment and indifference threaten to erase their unique spirit, and his story becomes a reflection of an age-old, unequal struggle.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of unique

Adjective

Bitingly funny in its comedy and wistful in its drama, the film rests on the delicate performance of newcomer Verma, a diminutive, age-appropriate actor who molds Ilyas in captivating ways.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
There are also funny cameos from Pete Davidson and Bobby Cannavale, both used well.

— Randy Myers, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of funny

Adjective

The infield prospect went 4 for -5 with four singles, also committing a rare double-error at third base.

— CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
The proposal, approved during a rare summer special session, would place before voters in November a constitutional amendment that clarifies how Maryland‘s congressional districts are drawn.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of rare

Adjective

The city’s street style continues to champion weird-but-it-works combinations over predictable formulas, and individuality above all else.

— Kelsey Stewart, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
The vibes are awkward all around, and things only get weirder when Emira pulls Georgia aside to chat.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of weird

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