exceptionally
adverb
ex·cep·tion·al·ly
ik-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nə-lē 
: in an exceptional manner : to an exceptional degree
especially
: more than average or usual
an exceptionally difficult task
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The 2025 Grammy Awards put on an exceptionally fun show, with high-voltage performances from the likes of Sabrina Carpenter, Doechii, Chappell Roan, and Charli XCX; two huge wins for Beyoncé; and at least $7 million raised to aid wildfire relief efforts throughout the Los Angeles area.
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Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
Despite significant price increases, sales for high-end season tickets have gone exceptionally well.
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Historically, Santa Ana winds are considered a feature of the autumn season, but Southern California experienced exceptionally strong Santa Ana wind activity this year in the winter.
—Sagar Parajuli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
The aviation industry is exceptionally good at learning from its errors and improving.
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Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
Despite significant price increases, sales for high-end season tickets have gone exceptionally well.
—John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2025
Historically, Santa Ana winds are considered a feature of the autumn season, but Southern California experienced exceptionally strong Santa Ana wind activity this year in the winter.
—Sagar Parajuli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
The aviation industry is exceptionally good at learning from its errors and improving.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for exceptionally
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“Exceptionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exceptionally. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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