as in extremely
to a great or unusual degree
She was an exceptionally talented dancer.
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Recent Examples of exceptionally
Its first season chronicles one exceptionally grueling 15-hour shift inside an emergency room at a fictional hospital in Pittsburgh, told one hour at a time, in real time.
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Jeremy D. Larson, Pitchfork, 11 Apr. 2025
Ultimately, a standout application will not only demonstrate that a student is exceptional, but that they are exceptionally suited for that school.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Many of these species are of significant conservation concern and, among the parrots, have exceptionally small ranges.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 10 Apr. 2025
The Mets’ bullpen has been exceptionally stingy to start the season.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2025
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Jeremy D. Larson, Pitchfork, 11 Apr. 2025
Ultimately, a standout application will not only demonstrate that a student is exceptional, but that they are exceptionally suited for that school.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Many of these species are of significant conservation concern and, among the parrots, have exceptionally small ranges.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 10 Apr. 2025
The Mets’ bullpen has been exceptionally stingy to start the season.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceptionally
Adverb
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However, experts maintain that voter fraud remains extremely rare, with studies showing minimal evidence of noncitizen voting.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Sudden hearing loss can be caused by proximity to an extremely loud sound like an explosion.—
Uma Raja,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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An incredibly realistic short almond nail set that may just have your friends fooled.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
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McIlroy came out incredibly hot, turning a two-shot deficit to Justin Rose into a three-shot lead in just over an hour.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Even if entrepreneurship isn’t your ultimate goal, developing the capacity to generate income independently creates resilience that will serve you immensely throughout your career.—
Cynthia Pong, JD,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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And that is immensely validating.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Exceptionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceptionally. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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