exceptionally
adverb
ex·cep·tion·al·ly
ik-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nə-lē 
: in an exceptional manner : to an exceptional degree
especially
: more than average or usual
an exceptionally difficult task
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Within less than two decades, the banana plant had established itself across an exceptionally large geographic area from its initial start in Hispaniola.
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Sophia Rey, JSTOR Daily, 28 May 2026
Despite leaning more toward value, the Pro 5 is an all-metal machine that feels exceptionally tough and has top-notch build quality.
—Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
That is exceptionally long for a Reposado and gives the spirit more depth than most in the category without pushing it fully into Añejo territory.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The Canadiens also rely heavily on their blue line for offense, and Vegas has defended that exceptionally well in this postseason.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 27 May 2026
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Sophia Rey, JSTOR Daily, 28 May 2026
Despite leaning more toward value, the Pro 5 is an all-metal machine that feels exceptionally tough and has top-notch build quality.
—Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
That is exceptionally long for a Reposado and gives the spirit more depth than most in the category without pushing it fully into Añejo territory.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The Canadiens also rely heavily on their blue line for offense, and Vegas has defended that exceptionally well in this postseason.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 27 May 2026
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“Exceptionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exceptionally. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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