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as in extremely
to a great degree
the salesclerk was exceedingly patient with one customer who couldn't make up his mind
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Recent Examples of exceedingly
But these more elegant examples seem exceedingly rare.
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Damon Beres, The Atlantic, 20 May 2025
The tariffs have also put the Federal Reserve in an exceedingly difficult spot, as Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged in a news conference last week.
—Christopher A. Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
By the same token, claims about its finances are exceedingly easy to fact-check.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 19 May 2025
The growth of millionaires Long before the era of Regis Philbin and get-rich-quick game shows, millionaires were exceedingly rare.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 16 May 2025
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Damon Beres, The Atlantic, 20 May 2025
The tariffs have also put the Federal Reserve in an exceedingly difficult spot, as Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged in a news conference last week.
—Christopher A. Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
By the same token, claims about its finances are exceedingly easy to fact-check.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 19 May 2025
The growth of millionaires Long before the era of Regis Philbin and get-rich-quick game shows, millionaires were exceedingly rare.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for exceedingly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceedingly
Adverb
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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
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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
Adverb
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Huang held on, and did so through incredibly difficult stretches that included him fighting to keep his job.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Digital search features on platforms like Google aggregate from all posts available, so when Fosgate’s tweets first got popular, the biggest and most available information about her was both transphobic and incredibly cruel.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
31 May 2025
Adverb
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Every department, every person in the show, every actor is just bringing it to the very last take to the very last minute.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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The very warm sea surface temperatures in the region where Hurricane Milton was developing were at or above record-breaking highs, helping to foster this rapid intensification.—
Maureen Mccann,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2025
Adverb
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So, this is a terrible – terribly misguided policy.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
1 June 2025
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Walker is not terribly splitty, and the Cardinals committed to giving him consistent playing time.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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Getting players out the door, however, may not be so easy, especially as this most recent promotion will have led to wages rising to reflect the club’s Championship status.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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While Clarkson is hardly the first star to break out the relaxed silhouette this year — celebs like Oprah, Martha Stewart, and Jessica Alba are fans of the pants style, too — Clarkson’s khaki pair looks especially versatile for busy summer plans Ready to try the trend for yourself?—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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But as fatigue sets in throughout a game or a series—particularly given the unique rigors of today’s NBA—depth will be more critical than ever before.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Russia has shown itself to be particularly uncompromising, handing Ukrainian negotiators a memorandum re-stating its maximalist, hardline terms which would essentially amount to a Ukrainian surrender.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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In fiercely competitive areas, like the New York City suburbs, where prices are still rising and homes sell fast, properties that would have gotten a dozen offers a year ago now get two or three.—
Ronda Kaysen,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Union Station: From Transit Hub to Cultural Canvas When Osmington Inc. won the fiercely competitive bid to manage Union Station’s retail and programming over a decade ago, Vice President Syma Shah described a profound sense of duty.—
Byron Armstrong,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Adverb
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But after brushing off the injury, Plum returned to the lineup and finished the game, embodying the grit the Sparks desperately needed.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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It's intended for vulnerable populations, for young, single, pregnant women and the elderly and the disabled and people who desperately need those resources.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
25 May 2025
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“Exceedingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceedingly. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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