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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In this exceptionally bitter cold weather, a scarf casually draped across my face would not be enough.
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Among major economies, Mexico is exceptionally dependent on the United States, sending about 80 percent of its exports to the American market.
—Simon Romero, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
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Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 22 Jan. 2025
In this exceptionally bitter cold weather, a scarf casually draped across my face would not be enough.
—Gregory Robinson, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
The film has also performed exceptionally well at the box office, grossing $422 million worldwide, including $218 million from domestic sales.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Among major economies, Mexico is exceptionally dependent on the United States, sending about 80 percent of its exports to the American market.
—Simon Romero, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Exceptionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exceptionally. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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