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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That makes this example an exceptionally rare opportunity.
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Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
In this latest back-and-forth, the exceptionally wet winters of 2023 and 2024 supercharged the growth of brush and grasses in hillsides and canyons.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Hot Summers Followed by Absent Rainy Seasons Southern California endured an exceptionally hot summer, but unlike past years, it was not followed by the typical fall and early winter rains.
—Phil De Luna, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
These satellites each boast an exceptionally large 700-square-foot panel, which can reflect sunlight, turning the satellites into some of the most luminous objects in the sky, akin to a bright star.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
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Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
In this latest back-and-forth, the exceptionally wet winters of 2023 and 2024 supercharged the growth of brush and grasses in hillsides and canyons.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Hot Summers Followed by Absent Rainy Seasons Southern California endured an exceptionally hot summer, but unlike past years, it was not followed by the typical fall and early winter rains.
—Phil De Luna, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
These satellites each boast an exceptionally large 700-square-foot panel, which can reflect sunlight, turning the satellites into some of the most luminous objects in the sky, akin to a bright star.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Exceptionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exceptionally. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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