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as in unusual
being out of the ordinary
the marine is being cited for extraordinary courage
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as in uncommon
noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced
no one noticed anything extraordinary about the airline passenger
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Recent Examples of extraordinary
What's more extraordinary is that this is taking place in a country with a strong emphasis on secularism and a low rate of church attendance.
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Thomas Adamson and Sylvie Corbet The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Hosted by Vogue Beauty editor-at-large Arden Fanning Andrews, the afternoon was set at the Breakers Hotel Golf and Racquet Club in Palm Beach and celebrated the strength, grace, and vision of one of the most extraordinary athletes and entrepreneurs of our time.
—Sasha Pinto, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
Comfort and Joy Facet Like tile, wallpaper’s extraordinary range of aesthetic choices allows for creative personalization and self-expression.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Later, there is an extraordinary turn that both wrenches Leo’s confession away from practical, on-camera delivery and raises it to sublime spiritual heights—to a subjectivity akin to a God’s-eye and God’s-ear perspective.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
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Thomas Adamson and Sylvie Corbet The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Hosted by Vogue Beauty editor-at-large Arden Fanning Andrews, the afternoon was set at the Breakers Hotel Golf and Racquet Club in Palm Beach and celebrated the strength, grace, and vision of one of the most extraordinary athletes and entrepreneurs of our time.
—Sasha Pinto, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
Comfort and Joy Facet Like tile, wallpaper’s extraordinary range of aesthetic choices allows for creative personalization and self-expression.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Later, there is an extraordinary turn that both wrenches Leo’s confession away from practical, on-camera delivery and raises it to sublime spiritual heights—to a subjectivity akin to a God’s-eye and God’s-ear perspective.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
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While most incidents have come in New Jersey, other states, including Maryland, Virginia, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York, have also reported unusual drone activity to law enforcement.Maya Homan, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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But when physicians look at a pool of unusual test results, the chaotic sequencing pattern could flag whether something more serious may be going on and the mother could benefit from additional testing, Bianchi said.Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Anyone who’s sat through enough corporate presentations knows that genuinely wanting the person to tell you more is uncommon.Greg Orme, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Accidental shootings are the most uncommon type of gun death in the U.S., accounting for about 1% of all shootings.John Diedrich, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
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So those things are most challenging to teach: getting off the ball, range, making exceptional plays, his pre-pitch timing.Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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The hotel’s exceptional attention to detail in indigenous design and tailored service, along with its commitment to sustainability and the preservation of the local ecosystem, adds an enriching layer to your stay.Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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Crandell, the Harvard physiatrist, is a funny, brainy, and upbeat clinician who treats people with amputations in the Spaulding Rehabilitation Center, a building overlooking Boston Harbor.Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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An Instax camera snaps photos throughout the night, the shots progressively funnier the more nog is consumed.Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Dozens of unique local artisans alongside market merchants, farmers and outdoor vendors.Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 8 Dec. 2024
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Some bigleaf hydrangeas produce a unique flat flower type called a lace-cap, characterized by a cluster of small buds surrounded by a frill of flowers.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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When Sandy goes missing, the line between reality and game blurs and Conor must venture into the strange world of OBEX to bring her home.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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At the time, federal law gave the Bureau a strange grab bag of investigative duties, ranging from interstate prostitution to antitrust violations.Beverly Gage, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
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This diverse skill set is rare yet increasingly necessary in an environment where investor attention is scarce and competition for capital is fierce.Anthony Milewski, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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While similar ethics reports have occasionally been released after a member of Congress has resigned, such instances are rare.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Danny Boyle and Alex Garland are returning after 22 years to make 28 Years Later, though the original film, 28 Days Later, has remained one of cinema’s weirdest modern days stories.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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That was such a weird sensation—to just have paper towels stuffed deep in your skin.Julia Ries, SELF, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Extraordinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extraordinary. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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