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to a great degree
he's uncommonly well-read for a boy his age
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Recent Examples of uncommonly
Hansen is also uncommonly tall for an astronaut — 6 feet, 2 inches (nearly 2 meters).
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
So many hearts are broken in anticipation of an early spring when temperatures reach uncommonly warm levels only to crash when the next Canadian cold front passes through.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Educators agree that this year has been uncommonly difficult compared to recent, relatively mild winters, but also point out that Connecticut went through worse over the decades.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
Since its inception 35 years ago, Sony Pictures Classics — under the uncommonly consistent stewardship of co-chiefs Michael Barker and Tom Bernard — has been a bastion of socially minded cinema on the global stage.
—Karen Kramer, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the Northeast was beginning to thaw after a weekslong stretch of uncommonly cold weather.
—Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
But in the invisibly sculpting hands of Swiss director Petra Volpe and the exquisite performances of two first-rate actors, Kingsley Ben-Adir and Rob Morgan, Frank & Louis is an uncommonly tender incarceration drama.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Nonetheless, in a year in which the studios came through to a remarkable extent and produced some movies of extraordinary artistry on a spectacular scale, the intersection of the art and the business of cinema is uncommonly strong.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
Both should make for an uncommonly emotional celebration of indie film.
—Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 22 Dec. 2025
Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
So many hearts are broken in anticipation of an early spring when temperatures reach uncommonly warm levels only to crash when the next Canadian cold front passes through.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Educators agree that this year has been uncommonly difficult compared to recent, relatively mild winters, but also point out that Connecticut went through worse over the decades.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
Since its inception 35 years ago, Sony Pictures Classics — under the uncommonly consistent stewardship of co-chiefs Michael Barker and Tom Bernard — has been a bastion of socially minded cinema on the global stage.
—Karen Kramer, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the Northeast was beginning to thaw after a weekslong stretch of uncommonly cold weather.
—Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
But in the invisibly sculpting hands of Swiss director Petra Volpe and the exquisite performances of two first-rate actors, Kingsley Ben-Adir and Rob Morgan, Frank & Louis is an uncommonly tender incarceration drama.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Nonetheless, in a year in which the studios came through to a remarkable extent and produced some movies of extraordinary artistry on a spectacular scale, the intersection of the art and the business of cinema is uncommonly strong.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
Both should make for an uncommonly emotional celebration of indie film.
—Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncommonly
Adverb
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That can be attributed to the fact that Rolex models were already highly valued in 2018 and were also in extremely high demand during the pandemic.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
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Almost all natural bodies of water bear fish life, with the exception of very hot thermal ponds and extremely salt-alkaline lakes, such as the Dead Sea in Asia and the Great Salt Lake in North America.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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There are double lotteries and protections that would put a safety net beneath the very worst teams.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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For activities lasting longer than 1-2 hours, or in very hot environments, sports drinks can help replenish carbohydrates and electrolytes, but be mindful of sugar content.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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In the transfer portal era, making contributions at a championship-caliber program like Ohio State as a true freshman are incredibly rare.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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The first thing that struck me was the gold necklace’s incredibly lightweight nature, clocking in at just 25 grams.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The new Attorney General is apt to be just as destructive as Bondi—maybe even more so, given that Bondi, who had little familiarity with the federal legal system, was not terribly effective in the job.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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In his absence was a grievance fest about a nation heading terribly off course, with foes at every turn to defy the greatness for which MAGA yearns.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The Renpho MorphoScan Nova proved highly accurate in testing, especially for weight readings.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Glamour Studio for simultaneous hair, make-up, and nail rituals is sure to be a hit with the highly coiffed residents of the Athenian Riviera.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Yet a Miami Herald investigation shows that Florida’s Department of Children and Families too often does just the opposite.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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This seafood had been too warm for multiple days.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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But Cleveland State was, in fact, a damned good basketball team, as were most of the double-digit seed winners in NCAA Tournament history.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
18 Mar. 2026
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And damned if Love isn’t willing to talk, sometimes candidly and other times in maddeningly vague terms, about all the hell she’s gone through to get to right now.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The property really comes alive at dusk, so stick around for it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Being gentle with yourself is a form of bravery, so go ahead and indulge your softer side.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Uncommonly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncommonly. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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