as in extraordinary
being out of the ordinary
accepted the apology with exceeding graciousness
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as in surpassing
to go beyond the limit of
by resorting to corporal punishment, the teacher had clearly exceeded his authority
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as in eclipsing
to be greater, better, or stronger than
her knowledge of French wines exceeds that of anyone else I know
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Trisha Powell Crain, AL.com, 30 Jan. 2018
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Students in the ready and exceeding categories are counted as proficient.
—Trisha Powell Crain, AL.com, 30 Jan. 2018
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Visitors can expect to experience performances in extraordinary locations, thought-provoking installations, and workshops on technology, innovation, and language for a borderless world.David Nikel, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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They are defined by two characteristics: extraordinary growth and exceptional dynamism or shifts in market shares, which signal a new era of competition and signify that new technologies and business models are in play.Michael Birshan, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
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Carhartt jackets are known for their exceptional warmth that is perfect for bitter winters.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2024
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Nestled in the Carneros region a few miles south of bustling downtown Napa is Etude Wines, a producer of exceptional, award-winning Pinot Noirs.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
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In 2016, a record-low voter turnout of 55% — an unusual milestone for an island known for high voter turnouts of 73% to 89% — as well as low numbers in the 2020 election signaled growing voter dissatisfaction with the two main parties amid the island’s financial crisis and recent natural disasters.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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It's more accurately seen as a return to the township's Republican norm, after one unusual term with a Democrat in charge.Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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The decrease is attributed to the non-recurrence of prior year abnormal backlog deliveries and lower total demand.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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Treatments for abnormal ferritin levels may include eating iron-rich foods like lean salmon, leafy green vegetables, and beans.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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This week’s recipe is for a unique pasta sauce made with pumpkin.Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024
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Wilson is from Meadowvale Village in Ontario, Canada, and was part of a heritage association which aimed to protect the area's unique old-time aesthetic.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Popular on Variety The winners will be revealed, in addition to this year’s recipient of the Richard Harris Award for outstanding contribution by an actor to a British film, during a ceremony at London’s Roundhouse on Dec. 8.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Burrell was nominated for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series from 2010 to 2017 and took home the prize in 2011 and 2014.Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Big concrete monolithic buildings, comparatively rare in London, were the ones that really caught his eye, beginning with the Art Moderne bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park.Owen Davies, Curbed, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, and November hurricanes are remarkably rare, with only three hurricanes having ever made landfall in the U.S. during November since 1851.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Americans are deeply politically divided, and harsh language is not uncommon.Curtis Puryear, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2024
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Coyotes will attack small dogs, though attacks on medium and large dogs are uncommon, says Kohl.Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Exceeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceeding. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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