as in extraordinary
being out of the ordinary
the sort of chef extraordinaire who can whip up a fantastic meal, regardless of the ingredients on hand
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Recent Examples of extraordinaire
In fact, our phone expert (and tech editor extraordinaire, Julian Chokkattu) recommends Nothing's Phone 3a as the better cheap phone.
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Luke Larsen, Wired News, 28 Nov. 2025
Hosting extraordinaire Amelia Edmondson shares her favorite on-trend themes to celebrate the coziness of fall with loved ones.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2025
The La Mancha manor home’s namesake, Josie, (real name is José Fernández-Pacheco) is an inveterate aesthete who is best known to Spanish television audiences as a presenter extraordinaire.
—Maite Sebastiá, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2025
Watch Havoc on Netflix John Wick: Chapter 4 In the fourth installment of the John Wick saga, the legendary hitman extraordinaire (Keanu Reeves) remains resolute in his mission for revenge against the High Table.
—James Mercadante, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Luke Larsen, Wired News, 28 Nov. 2025
Hosting extraordinaire Amelia Edmondson shares her favorite on-trend themes to celebrate the coziness of fall with loved ones.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2025
The La Mancha manor home’s namesake, Josie, (real name is José Fernández-Pacheco) is an inveterate aesthete who is best known to Spanish television audiences as a presenter extraordinaire.
—Maite Sebastiá, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2025
Watch Havoc on Netflix John Wick: Chapter 4 In the fourth installment of the John Wick saga, the legendary hitman extraordinaire (Keanu Reeves) remains resolute in his mission for revenge against the High Table.
—James Mercadante, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extraordinaire
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Memory chipmakers have also seen extraordinary surges due to expectations for the AI buildout to boost demand for data storage.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Private schools, particularly Catholic schools, have demonstrated extraordinary success — even in communities struggling with poverty.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Even when dining on the patio, the cuisine is exceptional, which comes as no surprise since Seabourn is a member of the famous culinary Chaîne des Rôtisseurs association.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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The service is exceptional, and the food is delicious, especially the fluffy, build-your-own omelet.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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That unusual role for a spy chief raised additional questions from Democrats on the House and Senate intelligence committees.—
DAVID KLEPPER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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What was unusual, in Lublin’s view, was for Bessent to reveal his thoughts on monetary policy — normally the purview of the Federal Reserve — and his insistence that Trump has the right to interfere with the decision-making of the central bank.—
Fatima Hussein,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The spa The spa at Joia Aruba features a hydrotherapy area, a steam room, and seven treatment rooms designed to offer unique sensory experiences.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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The organization features a unique ownership mode that included a 2023 community investment campaign where local fans bought a stake in the clubs for anywhere from $100 to $25,000.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Crosby, in his 21st NHL season, is having a typically outstanding campaign.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The driver was apprehended and has prior convictions for being an armed felon and an outstanding warrant, according to the department.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Mass shootings are rare in Canada, a country with much stricter gun laws than the US, and school shootings of this scale are almost unheard of.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Because the foxes in the Sierra Nevada are isolated from their relatives living in the Lassen Peak area, the collaring of this fox offers scientists a rare opportunity to better understand the ecology and conservation needs of this remote group.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Given how unbeatable the Avs looked in the first half, that’s pretty remarkable.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Terrance Gore, a baseball player whose remarkable speed earned him spots on three championship teams, including the 2020 Dodgers, died Friday, the Kansas City Royals announced on social media.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Or hold a burning incense stick around the windows and doors, and watch for any abnormal smoke movement.—
Michelle Ullman,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
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The training also makes clear that the definition of ectopic pregnancies — which are always life-threatening — includes any that implant in an abnormal location outside of the uterine cavity.—
Cassandra Jaramillo,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Extraordinaire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extraordinaire. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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