singularly

adverb

Definition of singularlynext
as in extraordinarily

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Recent Examples of singularly Yet while Leda’s table may spin, her form remains singularly still. — Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 His observations on wild creatures were singularly close and accurate. — Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026 But the most important factor distinguishing Jonestown from the other left-wing movements of its time was a singularly evil leader. — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026 Some years later John emerges, hardened and singularly focused on revenge. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 That is a role that is singularly played, and will ever be played, by one person. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 25 July 2026 Jim Orr, president of domestic theatrical distribution for Universal, which put out both The Odyssey and Oppenheimer, agrees that the British auteur is singularly responsible for keeping the turnstiles spinning. — Chris Lee, Vulture, 20 July 2026 When asked to think about singularly American art works last week, this romp through a Depression-era Mississippi sprang outta my head like Athena. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026 Like others, Skinner is confident West can reach new levels now that he is singularly focused on hockey. — Scott Powers, New York Times, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for singularly
  1. extraordinarily
  2. unusually
  3. uncommonly
  4. abnormally
  5. extremely
  6. exceedingly
  7. exceptionally
  8. remarkably
Adverb
  • With thousands of defendants and countless individualized schedules, effective oversight becomes extraordinarily difficult.
    — Eileen Burke, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • No omens, no fear—just another extraordinarily beautiful experience locked into memory.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of extraordinarily
Adverb
  • One possible trigger for bitcoin to break out of its unusually calm trading range could come from the bond market.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Walter had held his stake in the team only since October, an unusually fast sale.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of unusually
Adverb
  • Compared with federal law and that of other states, New York has uncommonly strong protections for defendants facing multiple prosecutions — though they are not guaranteed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Though uncommonly immune to his charms, Ginger does accept Lee’s help on a case.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of uncommonly
Adverb
  • Other months were abnormally high, relative to neighboring months.
    — Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • So far, results are most promising for people with abnormally high blood pressure who are deficient in the mineral, Edwards told HEALTH.
    — Stephanie Anderson Witmer, HEALTH, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of abnormally
Adverb
  • Members of the search-and-rescue team who helped save the friends say the area is extremely treacherous and potentially dangerous even in daylight and perfect conditions.
    — Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The Washington Capitals’ system is headlined by the highly creative Cole Hutson and the extremely competitive Ryan Leonard.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of extremely
Adverb
  • Human rights groups speak of the total collapse of women’s rights, yet detailed accounts about the lives of women living in Afghanistan are exceedingly rare.
    — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The players were much bigger than Nikolich was at the time, the crowd was boisterous and the lights were exceedingly bright.
    — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of exceedingly
Adverb
  • While not bipedal or exceptionally fast, its affordability and practical features position it as a significant step in democratizing humanoid technology, proving capable robots don't require a six-figure investment.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Their work examines the aerodynamic behavior of an exceptionally large flying-wing configuration.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of exceptionally
Adverb
  • On the palate, first sips are remarkably soft and approachable, and Hyperion drinks a touch below its 110 proof.
    — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The interface is clean, approachable, and remarkably effective at guiding you through the entire workflow.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of remarkably

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