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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
Climate change linked to fossil fuel use set the stage for extraordinary heat and humidity that has cast at least one World Cup game into a potential danger zone, according to the World Weather Attribution group of climate scientists.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Although the distance sounds extraordinary, Shasta-Trinity National Forest officials said the incident was not a straight free fall.
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Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Matt Perry, General Manager of Conservation and Anti-Poaching, whose leadership helps guide the long-term stewardship of this extraordinary landscape.
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Sherry McAllister,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Chinese companies have studied SpaceX’s achievements in extraordinary detail, and many of their strategic priorities reflect lessons learned from the American company.
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Rainer Zitelmann,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Although the distance sounds extraordinary, Shasta-Trinity National Forest officials said the incident was not a straight free fall.
—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Matt Perry, General Manager of Conservation and Anti-Poaching, whose leadership helps guide the long-term stewardship of this extraordinary landscape.
—
Sherry McAllister,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Chinese companies have studied SpaceX’s achievements in extraordinary detail, and many of their strategic priorities reflect lessons learned from the American company.
—
Rainer Zitelmann,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extraordinary
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What Trump is doing is unusual.
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Heat domes are not unusual, but the temperatures in this one have been.
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On June 23, 2026, though, the majority delivered an uncommon defeat in this contentious area.
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His distaste for the wealthy is not an uncommon feeling in the country, his defense argued.
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To start, Lendeborg is an exceptional passer who can run point from the forward position.
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Collectors are competing for works with scarcity, exceptional provenance, and a clear place in art history.
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Informal Beyblade battles are popping up in strangest of places, with players huddling in parks, gyms and shopping malls.
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The falseness of the medium, though, jibed with the falseness of most attempts, throughout American history, to make sense of this enormous, strange man.
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Explore unique crafts, goods and gifts from over 15 local vendors.
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And cadets were on the hunt for unique pieces to add to their collections.
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Watching improv is reliably funny because performers work without a script.
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But figuring out how to do all that while being funny at the same time?
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Ireland Ireland offers a rare cross-generational appeal, where estate activities and rugged landscapes make for an ideal family itinerary.
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Thieves stole $25,000 worth of rare Pokémon cards after breaking into an Eagan, Minnesota, claw machine arcade last weekend, employees said.
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As the two form a close bond, Laila discovers there's some weird business going on within the house that threatens both of them.
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Confessions kicked off one of the weirdest eras in a career that has never been stingy with weirdness.
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“Extraordinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extraordinary. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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