uncommonly

Example Sentences

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Industry veterans have described it as an uncommonly expensive documentary.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

There, he earned a reputation as a piercingly thorough interviewer of victims and witnesses—but also an uncommonly gentle and sympathetic one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

His keyboard and piano skills, formed around Southern church traditions, led him to eavesdropping on sessions at Stax Records’ studios, which took notice of his uncommonly soulful musicianship.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2025

For a series with a goofy premise — what if talking apes overthrew humanity — the “Planet of the Apes” universe is uncommonly thoughtful, even insightful.

From New York Times • May 8, 2024

His criticism of his sister never went beyond good-natured ribbing, however; Chris and Carine were uncommonly close.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer