exceptionally
adverb
ex·cep·tion·al·ly
ik-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nə-lē 
: in an exceptional manner : to an exceptional degree
especially
: more than average or usual
an exceptionally difficult task
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Sarah Madaus, Allure, 3 Apr. 2025
Hickey encouraged her to hit the gym by showing her a video of an older woman who was in exceptionally good shape.
—Nicole Pajer, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
These two athletes are recognized for advancing the industry by showcasing exceptionally athletic and competitive encounters that were refreshing from typical wrestling matches.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Starliner performed exceptionally well during these initial tests on day one.
—ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for exceptionally
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“Exceptionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exceptionally. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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