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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
This deposit in northeastern Brazil is known for exceptional fossil preservation and is housed at the Museu de Zoologia da Universidade de São Paulo.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2025
If these populations continue to grow at such an exceptional rate, there will be consequences for farmers, Sand adds.
—Olivia Ferrari, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Because of the exceptional heat, NOAA’s Coral Reef Watch program had to add three new levels to the agency’s Bleaching Alert Scale in 2023.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2025
This scientific approach ensures that luxury strains aren’t just about branding but also about delivering exceptional quality and consistency.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2025
If these populations continue to grow at such an exceptional rate, there will be consequences for farmers, Sand adds.
—Olivia Ferrari, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Because of the exceptional heat, NOAA’s Coral Reef Watch program had to add three new levels to the agency’s Bleaching Alert Scale in 2023.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2025
This scientific approach ensures that luxury strains aren’t just about branding but also about delivering exceptional quality and consistency.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceptional
Adjective
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Australia is home to an extraordinary share of Earth’s biodiversity.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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One minor injury was reported in the extraordinary mishap.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2025
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She is being charged with intentional bodily injury to a child, elderly person, or disabled individual, an offense that can result in a felony conviction.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Gloria allegedly provided care to disabled patients including a five-year-old and a 27-year-old during his time at the second agency, according to court records.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
2 May 2025
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Yes, Love Hotel might be Bravo’s most emotionally intelligent experiment yet.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
22 Apr. 2025
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Talos, Pandora and other artificially intelligent entities had already set the stage for humans to explore this idea.—
Sofia Giannuzzi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But many don't realize there are lots of other, more unusual ways allergies can show up.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
2 May 2025
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That’s not unusual, for people to send spritzes, but then the manager came out with a gift bag.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
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The clever exploration of contrasts — marrying delicate fabrics, soft palettes, and masculine silhouettes — was the label’s unique formula for winning over fashion’s insiders, including powerhouse Moda Operandi.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The film follows 11-year-old Caroline (Johnson), a clever, sharp-eyed girl navigating a life of excitement and peril as a shoplifter with her mom Jocelyn (Williams).—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hepworth has a unique advantage because of his background.—
Kody Boye,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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As if this weren’t enough reason to believe in the cosmos, the actress was born with Venus conjunct her Ascendant in Gemini, making her witty communication style and unique quirks part of her fatal charm.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Expanding Gross Reservoir is critical to add water storage capabilities on the north end of the utility’s water supply system and to create more of a safeguard in case the much larger south end of the system becomes impaired, according to Denver Water.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2025
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The skies were overcast at the time, but visibility over the river was not substantially impaired.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Part of the United States’ brilliant nineteenth-century strategy was also its superlative domestic economic policy, combining Low Taxes with a very business-friendly regulatory framework.—
Nathan Lewis,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Through costume design, along with her brilliant acting, the audience gets to know who Emilia is at the core.—
Aleah Wright,
Essence,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Exceptional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceptional. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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