as in extraordinary
being out of the ordinary
the sort of chef extraordinaire who can whip up a fantastic meal, regardless of the ingredients on hand
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Recent Examples of extraordinaire
Richard Lewis, stand-up comedian extraordinaire and veteran comedic actor, died of a heart attack in his Los Angeles home on Tuesday, February 27.
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 29 Feb. 2024
The first 18-plus of its 22 seasons were led by Mark Harmon as Leroy Jethro Gibbs, the impassive Special Agent in Charge and boss extraordinaire who liked to build boats in his basement in his spare time.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2024
Especially to the Chicago White Sox, which in only a few years has fallen from a legitimate World Series contender to cellar dweller extraordinaire.
—Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
No direct correlation, but fun to note that Kendall and Taylor were both connected to Harry Styles.
November 8, 2016: Taylor Swift, party planner extraordinaire, throws Lorde a birthday bash fit for a royal.
—Zoë Haylock, Vulture, 19 Apr. 2024
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 29 Feb. 2024
The first 18-plus of its 22 seasons were led by Mark Harmon as Leroy Jethro Gibbs, the impassive Special Agent in Charge and boss extraordinaire who liked to build boats in his basement in his spare time.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2024
Especially to the Chicago White Sox, which in only a few years has fallen from a legitimate World Series contender to cellar dweller extraordinaire.
—Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
No direct correlation, but fun to note that Kendall and Taylor were both connected to Harry Styles.
November 8, 2016: Taylor Swift, party planner extraordinaire, throws Lorde a birthday bash fit for a royal.
—Zoë Haylock, Vulture, 19 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extraordinaire
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Surveillance footage captured fireballs hitting the ground with extraordinary speed.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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These extraordinary characterizations complicate love over mere pity.Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
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So those things are most challenging to teach: getting off the ball, range, making exceptional plays, his pre-pitch timing.Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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The hotel’s exceptional attention to detail in indigenous design and tailored service, along with its commitment to sustainability and the preservation of the local ecosystem, adds an enriching layer to your stay.Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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While most incidents have come in New Jersey, other states, including Maryland, Virginia, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York, have also reported unusual drone activity to law enforcement.Maya Homan, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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But when physicians look at a pool of unusual test results, the chaotic sequencing pattern could flag whether something more serious may be going on and the mother could benefit from additional testing, Bianchi said.Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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This Week Between January and June of 2024, there was a 31% increase in the number of unique promo codes issued by retailers.Rhett Power, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Some bigleaf hydrangeas produce a unique flat flower type called a lace-cap, characterized by a cluster of small buds surrounded by a frill of flowers.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Beverage Testing Institute’s Top Ten Whiskeys of 2024 showcased a selection of outstanding whiskeys.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The whole attention that has been brought to the case is absolutely outstanding.Lynette Rice, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Her singular approach to curating a stationary store offers shoppers the rare opportunity to buy a gift that simply cannot be found anywhere else—a fact most notable in their vast selection of handmade Christmas ornaments.Carmen Rosy Hall, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
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While speaking to Town & Country for their September 2024 issue, the Dawson's Creek alum gave some rare comments about her daughter Suri, 18, heading to college after graduating from her New York City high school in June.Raven Brunner, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Also remarkable is the huge number of musicians who have passed through the bands ranks.John Hopewell, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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Archaeologists have uncovered several ancient Egyptian tombs containing dozens of mummies—some of which were found with gold tongues and nails—among other remarkable artifacts.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Overall, healthcare providers consider vaginal bleeding, even if only spotting, after menopause to be an abnormal symptom.Jess Sims, Health, 15 Dec. 2024
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Increasing screening rates, expanding healthcare access, and ensuring follow-up care after abnormal mammograms could make a difference.Liz Neporent, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Extraordinaire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extraordinaire. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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