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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
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.
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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
Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar also released uncommonly stark statements following Sunday's shooting, which killed at least 11 people and hospitalized 29.
—Anders Hagstrom , Ronn Blitzer, FOXNews.com, 15 Dec. 2025
The son plays a different yet vital role, giving space and expression to artists uncommonly seen in South Florida.
—Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 1 Dec. 2025
In Japan, health officials have declared the flu an epidemic as an uncommonly high number of cases have been reported for this time of year.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Nov. 2025
Perhaps because of this, locals and transplants alike have developed an uncommonly strong sense of community, working together to protect the island’s natural resources, champion West Indian culinary traditions, and tell a fuller story of colonization and resistance.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
Yes, the re-escalation of hostile rhetoric Friday was the proximate excuse for the market's uncommonly calm ascent to crack.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
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
Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar also released uncommonly stark statements following Sunday's shooting, which killed at least 11 people and hospitalized 29.
—Anders Hagstrom , Ronn Blitzer, FOXNews.com, 15 Dec. 2025
The son plays a different yet vital role, giving space and expression to artists uncommonly seen in South Florida.
—Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 1 Dec. 2025
In Japan, health officials have declared the flu an epidemic as an uncommonly high number of cases have been reported for this time of year.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Nov. 2025
Perhaps because of this, locals and transplants alike have developed an uncommonly strong sense of community, working together to protect the island’s natural resources, champion West Indian culinary traditions, and tell a fuller story of colonization and resistance.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
Yes, the re-escalation of hostile rhetoric Friday was the proximate excuse for the market's uncommonly calm ascent to crack.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncommonly
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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
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The hydropower generators at Greers Ferry Dam had been idle all day, so the Little Red was very low, with just a hint of current.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Progress appeared to be very little, as Iran has sought to limit the discussions to solely its nuclear program.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
15 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
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But as soon as their baby is born, despite the reassurance of all around her, Saga knows there’s something terribly wrong with her son.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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The plot weaves together elements of romance, family drama and feminist struggle against the backdrop of a space walk gone terribly awry.—
Brianne Kane,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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According to the agriculture department, testing has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds, as well as within backyard flocks and commercial flocks statewide.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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The allegations raised fresh questions about the circumstances of Navalny's 2024 death and about the origin of a highly unusual toxin.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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That question is something other clients have asked, too, Olins says.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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The days of emphasizing sinkers and sliders and leaning too heavily on fastballs — see Dollander, Chase — are over.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
12 Feb. 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
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Jeff looks at things very straightforwardly and is damned fearless, right?—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Vrabel was also able to see a perfect 9-0 record on the road, including the playoffs, becoming the first NFL team in history to do so.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Our practices may change from time to time, so please check back here periodically to review our latest policy.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Uncommonly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncommonly. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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