extraordinaire

Example Sentences

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On Saturday came sad news that Palmerston, a black-and-white cat, once mouser to the Foreign Office and "Diplocat extraordinaire", had passed away in Bermuda where he retired in 2020.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

Announcing his death, a post on the feline's X account paid tribute to the "diplocat extraordinaire" who it said had "passed away peacefully on 12 February".

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Billy Carson, Corona, Sr.: Shortstop extraordinaire with power and a terrific relief pitcher.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2025

Jay Gatsby — self-made enigma, party host extraordinaire and talk of the summer season in West Egg, Long Island — doesn’t carry his insecurities lightly.

From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2024

I’m partnered up with Simone, athlete extraordinaire, for our weights unit, so there’s no opportunity to talk to Tats in class.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali