as in extremely
to a great or unusual degree
She was an exceptionally talented dancer.
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Recent Examples of exceptionally
Fortunately, the camerawork mostly complements both a plot with unsettling contemporary resonance and the human characters, played exceptionally well by the likes of Stephen Graham, Ashley Walters, Erin Doherty and spectacular newcomer Owen Cooper.
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Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2025
Rakell comes attached to some long-term risk given the term on his deal and his age, but he’s performed at an exceptionally high level this season.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 5 Mar. 2025
This pleated bed skirt, available in a choice of two soft neutrals, pairs a luxurious, hotel-caliber look with the low-maintenance appeal of exceptionally soft linen.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2025
Directed by Irvin Kershner, Never was the only Bond movie made by a rival producer (Jack Schwartzman) and, in my view, was exceptionally well-crafted.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025
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Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2025
Rakell comes attached to some long-term risk given the term on his deal and his age, but he’s performed at an exceptionally high level this season.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 5 Mar. 2025
This pleated bed skirt, available in a choice of two soft neutrals, pairs a luxurious, hotel-caliber look with the low-maintenance appeal of exceptionally soft linen.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2025
Directed by Irvin Kershner, Never was the only Bond movie made by a rival producer (Jack Schwartzman) and, in my view, was exceptionally well-crafted.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceptionally
Adverb
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For people, most of the problems begin in what’s called the wildland-urban interface (WUI): A growing number of homeowners in the region live in extremely close proximity to forests and grasslands, where wildfires can easily encroach on property.—
Kiley Price,
WIRED,
15 Mar. 2025
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The calming mix of colloidal oatmeal, beta-glucan (a skin repairing molecule that smooths rough skin), and glycerin is extremely gentle and more than suitable for sensitive skin, too.—
Mary Honkus,
Glamour,
15 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the scholarship, the students have also been invited to attend the Coca-Cola Scholars Weekend in Atlanta, April 3-6. Canyon Crest Academy is the only school in the country to have three students selected for the honor—and each is incredibly accomplished.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Even if the projection is off by a wide margin, the cost to run a furnace in 2045 is going to be incredibly high compared with a heat pump.—
Ben Roush,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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As a former two-sport athlete, Shields has the talent to grow immensely.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
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An alien spaceship has spiked an immensely popular bubblegum with an interdimensional ectoplasm that turns everyone who chews it into zombies, and the only ones who can save humanity are bickering foster brothers Daffy Duck and Porky Pig (both voiced by Eric Bauza).—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Exceptionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceptionally. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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