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exceptional

[ik-sep-shuh-nl] / ɪkˈsɛp ʃə nl /




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The generosity of Americans, our openness, is exceptional.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

All four players are exceptional in their roles, playing smartly off their screen personas while exploring the nuances of the characters and their intersecting dynamics.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

I have always loved Pedri, of Spain and Barcelona, but right now that player would probably be Vitinha, of Portugal and Paris St-Germain - he has been exceptional this season.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

“At the same time, the population also showed that just capping the population and having this very exceptional measure to stop all issues instead of dealing with them domestically—that’s also not accepted.”

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

Today, Orson Welles and the talented Mercury team are given credit for producing an exceptional radio program.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow




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