as in extremely
to a great or unusual degree
She was an exceptionally talented dancer.
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Recent Examples of exceptionally
Half of them were published in adulthood, with Frederick and Charles regarded as exceptionally promising poets until their talents were eclipsed not only by their younger brother but by their inner turmoil.
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Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Bichette is exceptionally determined and hard-working, and was able to pick up second base during the World Series.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Cooked rice freezes exceptionally well when spread thin and frozen quickly.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
At least the Celebrinis are exceptionally competent.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Bichette is exceptionally determined and hard-working, and was able to pick up second base during the World Series.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Cooked rice freezes exceptionally well when spread thin and frozen quickly.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
At least the Celebrinis are exceptionally competent.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceptionally
Adverb
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Perhaps, on extremely long timescales, those heavier elements will sink to the center of the core, producing an inert center that slows the rate of fusion even further.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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Even in hockey – a sport that is extremely popular around the world – there are terms used by commentators or pundits that you might not be accustomed to hearing if not a regular to the sport.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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That’s incredibly moving to me, when people can internally start seeing the other person’s point of view.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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Next, Stewart moved on to the Winter Olympics and the right-wing meltdown over freestyle skier Hunter Hess’ incredibly mild comments during a press conference.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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He was particularly taken with Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, an immensely popular and charismatic figure.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
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Beans are immensely affordable, uniquely adaptable and flexible.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Viewership did not get an anticipated kick up by attracting curiosity seekers during Dokoupil’s first month, but one person watching intensely was Bari Weiss.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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Others love it or intensely dislike it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Exceptionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceptionally. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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