as in extremely
to a great degree
he's uncommonly well-read for a boy his age
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Recent Examples of uncommonly
Both should make for an uncommonly emotional celebration of indie film.
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Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 22 Dec. 2025
Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar also released uncommonly stark statements following Sunday's shooting, which killed at least 11 people and hospitalized 29.
—Anders Hagstrom , Ronn Blitzer, FOXNews.com, 15 Dec. 2025
The son plays a different yet vital role, giving space and expression to artists uncommonly seen in South Florida.
—Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 1 Dec. 2025
In Japan, health officials have declared the flu an epidemic as an uncommonly high number of cases have been reported for this time of year.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Nov. 2025
Perhaps because of this, locals and transplants alike have developed an uncommonly strong sense of community, working together to protect the island’s natural resources, champion West Indian culinary traditions, and tell a fuller story of colonization and resistance.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
Yes, the re-escalation of hostile rhetoric Friday was the proximate excuse for the market's uncommonly calm ascent to crack.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
As the brand scales across North America, the bet is that common sense, done uncommonly well, is exactly what the market has been waiting for.
—Simon Mainwaring, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
To begin with, Shore had an uncommonly encouraging and generous family.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2025
Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 22 Dec. 2025
Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar also released uncommonly stark statements following Sunday's shooting, which killed at least 11 people and hospitalized 29.
—Anders Hagstrom , Ronn Blitzer, FOXNews.com, 15 Dec. 2025
The son plays a different yet vital role, giving space and expression to artists uncommonly seen in South Florida.
—Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 1 Dec. 2025
In Japan, health officials have declared the flu an epidemic as an uncommonly high number of cases have been reported for this time of year.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Nov. 2025
Perhaps because of this, locals and transplants alike have developed an uncommonly strong sense of community, working together to protect the island’s natural resources, champion West Indian culinary traditions, and tell a fuller story of colonization and resistance.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
Yes, the re-escalation of hostile rhetoric Friday was the proximate excuse for the market's uncommonly calm ascent to crack.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
As the brand scales across North America, the bet is that common sense, done uncommonly well, is exactly what the market has been waiting for.
—Simon Mainwaring, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
To begin with, Shore had an uncommonly encouraging and generous family.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncommonly
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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Nineteenth-century reporters could be extremely casual with facts and guessed at the spelling of names.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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The senior administration official said the transfer would happen quickly because Venezuela’s crude is very heavy, which means it can’t be stored for long.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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Pipes and sewers can be very dangerous for pets and wildlife and Roto-Rooter, with specialized equipment and personnel, has become a go-to call to save cats, dogs, turtles and more.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The pork was incredibly tender and juicy, with a bold but balanced mix of spices that didn’t overpower each other.—
Alexa Stone
January 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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These kind of creative environments are so incredibly inspiring to me.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The data center industry does not have a terribly good answer for this, except that their 83° sun-synchronous orbit is much less crowded than equatorial ones, meaning a lower risk of collisions.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
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Polls, however, suggest the bill is not terribly popular with voters, which has left Republicans saying the White House must do a better job of selling it.—
Ryan Mancini,
The Hill,
31 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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Beachcombing is highly discouraged!—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Or maybe because Jake isn’t as highly touted across 2026 NBA Draft boards.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The event’s attendees want in on the action, too.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Spartans got the last laugh for now, too, taking both games.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Jeff looks at things very straightforwardly and is damned fearless, right?—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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To take just one example from many hundreds, consider this conical, solid brass paperweight from minimalist Swedish firm Les Few, which will weigh down your expense reports and look damned good doing it.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Of all my books, Helm has been so hard and so lovingly written.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Every so often, the dead monarchs and their court sashay out of the past to offer unsubtle commentary.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Uncommonly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncommonly. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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