as in extremely
to a great or unusual degree
She was an exceptionally talented dancer.
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Recent Examples of exceptionally
However, Tuesday’s at-bats weren’t exceptionally competitive.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 21 May 2025
Purdy, who stood 6-foot-1, didn’t have an overwhelmingly strong arm and wasn’t exceptionally athletic.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 20 May 2025
This would require drastic cuts to the amount of fossil fuels humans burn, something which looks exceptionally unlikely as countries including the US continue to embrace oil, coal and gas.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
Samsung also announced this week that the S25 Edge will employ Corning's new Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, which the company says was developed to remain exceptionally thin yet strong.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 10 May 2025
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 21 May 2025
Purdy, who stood 6-foot-1, didn’t have an overwhelmingly strong arm and wasn’t exceptionally athletic.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 20 May 2025
This would require drastic cuts to the amount of fossil fuels humans burn, something which looks exceptionally unlikely as countries including the US continue to embrace oil, coal and gas.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
Samsung also announced this week that the S25 Edge will employ Corning's new Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, which the company says was developed to remain exceptionally thin yet strong.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceptionally
Adverb
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With extremely long battery life, this is a productivity portable that will get you through an entire day on the go, and the keyboard is a pleasure to use.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
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Continuing with her streak of daring silhouettes, the performer took the stage in a black textured jumpsuit with a completely open back that sat extremely low on her hips.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
27 May 2025
Adverb
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Like its younger sibling, the whiskey has an incredibly broad aroma, encompassing fresh and dried tropical and orchard fruits, nuts, caramel or butterscotch, and vanilla.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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As incredibly fast as that is, space is incredibly spread out.—
Jarred Roberts,
The Conversation,
20 May 2025
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Then came a wave of CSR, which nonprofits—and the companies themselves—benefited from immensely.—
Jennifer Lotito,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Open late-late night, this gas station is immensely popular for its version of this hearty, savory snack, a soothing staple on offer after the local bars close.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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“Exceptionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceptionally. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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