exceptional
Example Sentences
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It recognizes astronauts whose achievements have made an exceptional contribution to the nation's space program.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026
“José was an exceptional colleague and mentor to many. He cared deeply about his teams, the communities they served and the essential role our stations play in people’s lives,” continued the statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
While mountainous areas have been spared the worst of the heat, the exceptional temperatures have seen a record number of rockfalls in the Alps, according to a French scientist.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Often duded up in a cowboy hat and suspenders, Eatherly had a knack for marketing and proved to be an exceptional conman.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
Her teeth are on the large side, nothing exceptional.
From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine
Vocabulary lists containing exceptional
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