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as in unusual
being out of the ordinary
the marine is being cited for extraordinary courage
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as in uncommon
noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced
no one noticed anything extraordinary about the airline passenger
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Recent Examples of extraordinary
Before spaceflight became more inclusive, a few extraordinary women broke through the stratosphere — and the barriers of history.
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2025
How extraordinary is this? Governments, including the United States, have taken control of companies in the past when they were considered to be of strategic importance to national security.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2025
Virtually everything about the series works, and the production design and costuming is extraordinary.
—Elle Carroll, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025
This extraordinary endorsement from the highest levels of government underscores just how mainstream bitcoin has become.
—Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2025
How extraordinary is this? Governments, including the United States, have taken control of companies in the past when they were considered to be of strategic importance to national security.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2025
Virtually everything about the series works, and the production design and costuming is extraordinary.
—Elle Carroll, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025
This extraordinary endorsement from the highest levels of government underscores just how mainstream bitcoin has become.
—Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extraordinary
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Although unusual, this display is likely not going to be as strong as 2024’s extreme G5 geomagnetic storms, the most powerful for two decades.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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While the sight might not have been unusual a few weeks prior, Garcia's neighbors had notably packed up and moved out several days earlier, leaving the property completely empty, aside from the mysterious brown dog.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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While rainbow snakes are not venomous, snake bites are not uncommon in the United States, with approximately 7,000 to 8,000 people bitten by venomous snakes across the country annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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This dog's choice of eating grass over running at the park isn't uncommon, but the reason still remains unclear, with several theories floating around, according to an article from PetMD.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Heart of Sarajevo goes to the film done with exceptional precision and amazing creativity.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
23 Aug. 2025
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Best Hotels & Resorts Fairmont Austin Downtown, the Fairmont Austin offers six dining venues, three bars, an exceptional spa and pool, and gorgeous views of the skyline, Lady Bird Lake, and the State Capitol building.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Aug. 2025
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Ramirez described Flores as a humble, funny and caring person.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Scattered Thoughts: The digs at 30 Seconds To Mars were funny and telling.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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The case of Alexa illustrates the unique challenges that trans immigrants are facing as the administration of President Donald Trump vows to carry out a record number of arrests and deportations, according to immigrant and LGBTQ+ advocates.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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The hybrid concept of wine bar, bookstore and coffee shop is unique to our area – a wide swath of people from all walks of life and interest are able to come and enjoy the space, almost like a choose your own adventure book.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The craft beer industry is in a strange place right now.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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At the campaign’s first big canvassing event in mid-December, primary field director Tascha Van Auken noticed something strange happening.—
Mark Chiusano,
Time,
14 Aug. 2025
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Wisconsin will have a big statewide campaign without an incumbent, which is rare enough.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Some of these old decks, with just a few surviving cards, are extremely rare.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
25 Aug. 2025
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Two-tone paint job and that weird hump of a trunk, remember?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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As well as artifacts that mutate into weirder, more powerful weapons.—
Curtis Silver,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Extraordinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extraordinary. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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