exceptional

Example Sentences

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The exceptional preservation of the site highlights Nida's importance as a key center in Roman Germania.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

But parts of northern Thailand are seeing haze that even hardened locals say is exceptional.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

"The commitment he's shown to support our clients over the last six years is exceptional."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“Whilst we appreciate the criminals’ exceptional taste, the fact remains that cargo theft is an escalating issue for businesses of all sizes,” the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Don’t use this word to refer to something unusual, uncommon, odd, unexpected, rare, exceptional, curious, irregular, offbeat, or surprising.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner