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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
Lapid has lived in Paris for the last three and a half years, and, as an outsider now, his film manages the extraordinary feat of being able to see both sides of the situation.
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 8 July 2025
The production of The Green Romance Orchestra albums with my dear family of Gary J. Muller, Paul Slavens , Doug Neil, Darrell Phillips, Jimmy Shoaf and the extraordinary mastering engineer and one of my best friends Joe Gastwirt, all near and dear to my heart.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2025
The dancing is real and extraordinary In the movie, the dancers are viewed from every imaginable angle.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025
This followed a major domestic political crisis resulting from an extraordinary effort by then-President Yoon Suk Yeol of the People Power Party to impose martial law.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 8 July 2025
The production of The Green Romance Orchestra albums with my dear family of Gary J. Muller, Paul Slavens , Doug Neil, Darrell Phillips, Jimmy Shoaf and the extraordinary mastering engineer and one of my best friends Joe Gastwirt, all near and dear to my heart.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2025
The dancing is real and extraordinary In the movie, the dancers are viewed from every imaginable angle.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025
This followed a major domestic political crisis resulting from an extraordinary effort by then-President Yoon Suk Yeol of the People Power Party to impose martial law.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extraordinary
Adjective
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That said, league officials presenting spending data and other economic information to owners and team leaders isn’t unusual.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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Although Usonian in design, this house has an unusual hexagonal structure.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Daytime activity is not uncommon and does not necessarily indicate rabies.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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The Southern rock outfit remains so beloved that even retrospective live collections can become commercial wins, which is a relatively uncommon feat for most acts, especially those that have been around as long as Lynyrd Skynyrd.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Made from ultra-soft leather with precision stitching, this Malbon golf glove delivers exceptional grip and comfort with a super elegant appeal, with its magnetic button closure.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
FOXNews.com,
18 July 2025
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Looking at data statewide, more half of Texas three months ago was in severe, extreme or exceptional (level 4 of 4) drought.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
18 July 2025
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But a funny thing happened on the way to this flexible-rate nirvana.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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His voice is too funny, too smart and too important to go quietly into the night.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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As always, however, IT leaders will need to balance their deployment plans with cost-management efforts that address the unique capabilities of agentic AI.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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His 1959 Gibson Les Paul is itself a legendary instrument among guitarists, known to have a unique tone because one of its pickups was placed in the guitar upside down.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Ali spends a good chunk of time confused by the strange words whirling around him.—
Christopher J. Yates
July 9,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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But a strange silence has fallen over the drama since Iran attacked Israel via its Hamas proxy on Oct. 7 2023, kicking off Israel’s War in Gaza and, eventually, in Lebanon and Iran.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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This botanical wonderland sits on quiet stretch of rare rocky Florida coastline.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
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Though flats are not her favorite shoe silhouette, Dr. Hubbard highly recommends these Vionic ballet flats for their rare blend of style and support.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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The Rockies’ next head of baseball operations needs to come from outside their weird little world, but possess a feel for the challenges of building a winner at Coors Field.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Despite not being a purveyor of nail products, Selena Gomez has established herself as something of a finger chameleon (Too weird?—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
8 July 2025
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“Extraordinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extraordinary. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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