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as in extraordinary
being out of the ordinary
an exceptional amount of snow fell in March
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as in disabled
deprived of the power to perform one or more natural bodily activities
her experience working with exceptional children was rewarding and inspiring
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as in intelligent
having or showing quickness of mind
a special school for exceptional children
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Recent Examples of exceptional
Despite an exceptional 38-24 record, Tagovailoa has primarily beat up on teams with very little postseason aspirations.
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C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
Judges are invited to score them much like Robert Parker’s wine ratings, with anything above 90 points proving exceptional.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
Seamless integration between ServiceNow and on-site hardware means retailers can proactively address issues, improve efficiency and deliver exceptional, personalized shopping experiences to drive customer loyalty and long-term success.
—Stephen Davidson, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Also, share your vision with your team so your customer experiences exceptional service — not just from a few, but from all.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
Judges are invited to score them much like Robert Parker’s wine ratings, with anything above 90 points proving exceptional.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
Seamless integration between ServiceNow and on-site hardware means retailers can proactively address issues, improve efficiency and deliver exceptional, personalized shopping experiences to drive customer loyalty and long-term success.
—Stephen Davidson, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Also, share your vision with your team so your customer experiences exceptional service — not just from a few, but from all.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for exceptional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceptional
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Just as the space race of the 20th century drove extraordinary technological progress, the energy race is pushing new boundaries today.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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The seven books below follow people who faced extraordinary predicaments and, instead of caving in, found ways to push back.Vanessa Armstrong, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Justice Department took no position on whether the city was wrong to change benefits for disabled retirees.Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025
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Two people were killed in a three-car crash on Interstate 84 in Danbury on Sunday involving a disabled vehicle and a tractor-trailer.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Intelligent Age, therefore, is not merely about developing intelligent technologies.Klaus Schwab, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
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Therefore, a comprehensive approach to data operations—including intelligent data management and adaptive data platforms—is essential for generating trustworthy insights.Pawan Vadapalli, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Starting Trotter in the playoffs would be an unusual decision by Fangio.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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The viewer sees what the ghost sees, an unusual approach to the genre that pays off in a third-act twist.Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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Soderbergh—doing his own cinematography, as often, under the pseudonym Peter Andrews—crafts a clever style to develop the identification of the camera’s gaze with that of the haunting spirit.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2025
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So, when the planet's insides are on the outside, spectroscopy offers a clever way to see within terrestrial worlds.Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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The internet certainly can't get enough of Enzo's unique vocalizations, with many people lauding his talent and even joking about what the noises actually resemble.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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However, this unique screen capability comes at a considerable cost.Barry Collins, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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But long-term use can increase the risk of serious medical conditions, such as an impaired immune system, greater likelihood of bone fractures and chronic kidney disease.David A. Brenner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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Drowsy and impaired driving habits were also addressed.Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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The highs and lows of that whirlwind experience are captured in brilliant detail on You Are the Morning, her debut album released on Friday (Jan. 17).Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 17 Jan. 2025
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Alexander Grothendieck, who was among the most brilliant mathematicians of the 20th century.Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Exceptional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceptional. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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