extraordinarily

adverb

Definition of extraordinarilynext
as in unusually

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Recent Examples of extraordinarily That is exactly the challenge facing Apple, where Tim Cook’s extraordinary run was defined by operational mastery—building upon iPhone’s dominance while weaving an extraordinarily profitable global ecosystem of products, services, and retail. — Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026 Couple that with an extraordinarily lush setting, exquisite food, and first-rate staff. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Wilson notes the extraordinarily rapid changes occurring in the 21st century. — David Conrads, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Oct. 2026 Yet authorities have moved extraordinarily slowly and timidly. — Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026 Such diagnoses can carry an extraordinarily poor neonatal prognosis. — Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026 The Black unemployment rate is an extraordinarily volatile data point, extrapolated from a relatively small sample of data. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026 Tor is a universe itself, extraordinarily rich in characters and landscapes. — John Hopewell, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026 Modern marketing has become extraordinarily efficient at generating trial (getting consumers to try a product for the first time). — Keren Novack, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extraordinarily
  1. unusually
  2. uncommonly
  3. singularly
  4. abnormally
  5. extremely
  6. exceptionally
  7. remarkably
  8. incredibly
Adverb
  • Spivey said Pike’s attorneys had repeatedly warned the state and courts that her underlying medical conditions, including a blood-clotting disorder, could make a lethal injection execution unusually prolonged and painful.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Both linked the situation to an unusually poor autumn crop of pine nuts and berries.
    — Arina Porkhovnik, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of unusually
Adverb
  • This uncommonly thoughtful Jason Statham vehicle is based on a real 1971 heist.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Some have already noted the uncommonly high demand for PV5 campers and alluded to early plans to bring the PV7 into the fold.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of uncommonly
Adverb
  • Swaminarayan monks, who practice the eightfold version, see it as an important way to help eradicate all traces of desire and remain singularly focused on God.
    — Bhakti Mamtora, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Georgia doesn’t have someone as singularly gifted as Bowers in this tight end room.
    — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of singularly
Adverb
  • Trades of around $5,500 made up a large share of transactions on the contracts, and that 24-hour trading volume was abnormally high compared to actual resting liquidity.
    — Davis Giangiulio,Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Storming the coast Recent hits to beaches were a result of strong swells from hurricanes in the eastern Pacific Ocean, Warrick said, as well as abnormally high tides.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of abnormally
Adverb
  • Eco effort D’Inghilterra’s sustainability efforts stand out at Café Romano where the ingredients are local and extremely fresh—the chef likely selected the veggies in your salad from the market that morning.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Arrests near schools or colleges have increased, though enforcement actions on campuses are extremely uncommon.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of extremely
Adverb
  • This year, however, an exceptionally strong and possibly even record-breaking El Niño weather pattern — driven by warm ocean surface temperatures in the Pacific — is expected to make for a warm and wet winter in Europe.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The motor is inspired by aerospace engineering, spinning at 125,000rpm to generate exceptionally strong suction power.
    — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of exceptionally
Adverb
  • The turmoil from Moore’s Michigan conduct continues to linger, 10 months later, but the process of clearing out his office in Schembechler Hall went remarkably swift.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Fraternity membership has proved remarkably resilient despite decades of scandal.
    — Richard Hall, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of remarkably
Adverb
  • The rooms are incredibly cozy, with gas fireplaces, a pull-out couch, and framed images of different landmarks around the Presidio.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • His incredibly sharp eye for talent coupled with strong instincts and deep relationships are a dynamic combination for artist management.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of incredibly

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“Extraordinarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extraordinarily. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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