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as in extremely
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the salesclerk was exceedingly patient with one customer who couldn't make up his mind
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Recent Examples of exceedingly
To be sure, the party is still in an exceedingly difficult position, unable to effectively fight back against a Republican trifecta in Washington and facing widespread frustration from its voters.
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Mike Lillis, The Hill, 3 Apr. 2025
The big picture: Johnson is dealing with a razor-thin majority that has been exceedingly difficult to manage and has raised questions about his ability to enact Trump's agenda.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
However, the dress proved exceedingly difficult to appropriately pair with a corset (an undergarment whose use was extremely common and all but outright expected at the time), thanks to its sheer qualities.
—Molly Peck, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
Angela Weiss | Afp | Getty Images Stocks head into the second-quarter of trading on Tuesday after an exceedingly bumpy first-quarter, which was largely underpinned by tariff worry that translated to market volatility.
—Brian Evans,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
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Mike Lillis, The Hill, 3 Apr. 2025
The big picture: Johnson is dealing with a razor-thin majority that has been exceedingly difficult to manage and has raised questions about his ability to enact Trump's agenda.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
However, the dress proved exceedingly difficult to appropriately pair with a corset (an undergarment whose use was extremely common and all but outright expected at the time), thanks to its sheer qualities.
—Molly Peck, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
Angela Weiss | Afp | Getty Images Stocks head into the second-quarter of trading on Tuesday after an exceedingly bumpy first-quarter, which was largely underpinned by tariff worry that translated to market volatility.
—Brian Evans,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceedingly
Adverb
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The fashion house’s artisans began experimenting with the material—which is extremely lightweight, strong, and pliable—and eventually created handles out of them by gently bending the stalks with fire and then applying many coats of lacquer.—
Diana Budds,
Architectural Digest,
8 Apr. 2025
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In the party scenes, black suits are extremely dark while preserving their cuts and contours cleanly.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The glasses themselves are incredibly durable and high quality.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
2 Apr. 2025
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Overwatch has an incredibly dedicated competitive fanbase who regularly debate about who the best characters are gameplay or story-wise.—
Ryan Easby,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Peters returns for the Manhattan Theatre Club’s fresh, surprising and very special Broadway production, following its run in Los Angeles.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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Lennon, meanwhile, brought a very different perspective.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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What If…? ended up not being a terribly good series in the end and making Carter the focus attracted a lot of flak since it was supposed to be an anthology.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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That could be terribly damaging, especially with the arrival of the low season and everything.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The metallic colorways are especially iconic, featuring a range of silver and gold gradients.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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At the same time, Filipino American leaders in business and civic life have successfully built coalitions with other communities, allowing candidates to break through, especially in areas where Filipinos are far from the majority, said Cabaldon.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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This reversal is particularly stark in the United States.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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The issue is particularly pronounced in Canada, which is locked in a growing trade war with President Trump that has sparked calls to boycott US products.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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At 18 months old, Ava Patrick was smart, loving and fiercely independent.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
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In office, Yoon clashed fiercely with the opposition.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The Handmaid’s Tale is, at its core, a story of a mother trying desperately to find her daughter.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
8 Apr. 2025
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That's a fundamental shift Democrats desperately need.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Exceedingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceedingly. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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