as in extremely
to a great or unusual degree
She was an exceptionally talented dancer.
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Recent Examples of exceptionally
But even though giant tortoises are known for their exceptionally long lives, they may be outranked by an elusive creature of the deep.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
Dsquared2, which has embraced the coed format for few seasons, will exceptionally switch the timing, moving from the city’s men’s schedule to the women’s one to mark its 30th anniversary.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
While those three big wigs were fun to hang with—and Carlito was exceptionally generous with the delicious OpusX cigars—the Hublot collectors gathered there brought the horological heat to the sweltering Dominican air.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
What is left out of the coverage is an examination of what Among Us actually is, an exceptionally cartoony, overwhelmingly comedic game.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Ashley Strickland, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
Dsquared2, which has embraced the coed format for few seasons, will exceptionally switch the timing, moving from the city’s men’s schedule to the women’s one to mark its 30th anniversary.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
While those three big wigs were fun to hang with—and Carlito was exceptionally generous with the delicious OpusX cigars—the Hublot collectors gathered there brought the horological heat to the sweltering Dominican air.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
What is left out of the coverage is an examination of what Among Us actually is, an exceptionally cartoony, overwhelmingly comedic game.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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However, winning the MVP award is extremely important to him.Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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The mold company's report also concluded that the Wright's apartment was uninhabitable and that the Wright's belongings needed to be replaced due to extremely high levels of mold, the lawsuit said.Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Dec. 2024
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The scores come after an incredibly tumultuous year for schools across the country, as issues surrounding the Israel-Hamas war exploded on campuses in the form of protests and encampments.Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Our thoughts remain with Dr Burns and her family during this incredibly difficult time.Becca Longmire, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Another notable Italian healthcare company that has contributed immensely to collaborations to improve global healthcare delivery is San Donato Hospital Group (GSD), a subsidiary of GKSD Investment Holding.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The touchdown, uh, was aided immensely by the game’s side judge, who inexplicably stopped the game clock after Rattler’s completion inbounds to Moreau at the 1 with nine seconds left, for something around five seconds, while the Saints scrambled to the line of scrimmage.David Aldridge, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Exceptionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceptionally. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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