as in extremely
to a great or unusual degree
She was an exceptionally talented dancer.
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Recent Examples of exceptionally
The event has been driven by persistent, exceptionally hot ocean temperatures, fueled by global warming.
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Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2025
However, many of the major meteor showers in 2025 will be non-events, with strong moonlight rendering all but exceptionally bright shooting stars invisible (for example, August’s Perseids will be washed out by an 84%-lit moon).
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Wins like last night, eked out against an exceptionally sharp Jack Flaherty, are precious.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
More severe, chronic cases can be challenging to treat and can make the skin feel exceptionally itchy.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Allure, 18 Apr. 2025
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Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2025
However, many of the major meteor showers in 2025 will be non-events, with strong moonlight rendering all but exceptionally bright shooting stars invisible (for example, August’s Perseids will be washed out by an 84%-lit moon).
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Wins like last night, eked out against an exceptionally sharp Jack Flaherty, are precious.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
More severe, chronic cases can be challenging to treat and can make the skin feel exceptionally itchy.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Allure, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceptionally
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Buy something fun and extremely nerdy Lots of places discount their Star Wars merch and/or release exclusives on May 4, and StarWars.com has a roundup of all the coolest stuff, from Chewbacca flannel shirts and Hoth mini backpacks to a Grogu ring and R2-D2 Clip Charm.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Emily looks like an extremely bisexual speakeasy bartender in her little suspenders and trilby hat.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
Adverb
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Within the first 100 days of his second administration President Donald Trump has been incredibly busy, implementing major changes from enacting tariffs to targeting diversity initiatives.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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From ten miles out on approach the time goes incredibly quickly, and in a procedure based on no sudden moves, getting the descent, speed and touchdown right seems almost impossible.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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And this immensely oppressive power threatens the very foundation of legal representation in our country.—
Tom Dreisbach,
NPR,
29 Apr. 2025
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Astronomers have caught an immensely ancient galaxy piercing the veil of darkness that shrouded the early universe.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Exceptionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceptionally. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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