exceptional
Example Sentences
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MSC said its decision "reflects the exceptional nature of the current circumstances" and "does not constitute a breach of contract".
From Barron's
Coaches attribute his exceptional bat-to-ball skills and hand-eye coordination to his years of playing cricket before choosing to specialize in baseball.
"But it also points to a deeper cultural significance, suggesting people recognized the exceptional power of this fertilizer and actively celebrated, protected and even ritualized the vital relationship between seabirds and agriculture."
From Science Daily
"Two 16-year-olds starting in the FA Cup. That tells us a lot about them, their personality and the quality that they have. And Max, I think he was exceptional."
From BBC
At a time when rich Western nations see mass immigration as the font of societal ills, Dubai and other Gulf cities stand as exceptional beacons for foreign talent.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
