How to Use exceptional in a Sentence

exceptional

adjective
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  • The seafood dishes at this restaurant are exceptional.
  • We're bending the rules for this exceptional situation.
  • The traits are that exceptional, and the role and scheme fit are that good.
    — Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Apr. 2022
  • At the end of the monsoon, the state had no signs of extreme/exceptional drought.
    — Ayana Hamilton, The Arizona Republic, 5 Oct. 2022
  • All the while, the Beavers’ pitching was, yet again, exceptional against the worst offense in the Pac-12.
    — Joe Freeman, oregonlive, 26 Mar. 2023
  • This suit and collared shirt are from @limatusbespoke and the cut of this suit is exceptional!
    — Katherine J. Igoe, Marie Claire, 18 June 2019
  • And like a lot of those shows, the acting was exceptional.
    — Lynette Rice, EW.com, 17 June 2021
  • Tom was an exceptional man who lit up the lives of all who knew him.
    — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 18 June 2024
  • That will be made up for with the chance of an exceptional summer.
    — Tom Stienstra, SFChronicle.com, 7 June 2019
  • The exceptional ocean warmth of the past few years has triggered coral bleaching and die-offs at reefs around the world.
    — National Geographic, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Room for folks and their stuff is exceptional, as is the big guy’s ride and handling.
    — Al Haas, Philly.com, 28 June 2018
  • Such a tour is all the more exceptional, and poignant, today.
    — Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 May 2018
  • And for many top firms, the changes brought about by the past year’s exceptional circumstances are here to stay.
    — Christian Kreznar, Forbes, 6 May 2021
  • The truth is that Brian is both exceptional and a type.
    — Brian Barrett, Wired, 23 June 2020
  • For die-hard baseball fans, this may not come as a shock, given the exceptional bullpens of teams like the Guardians and the Braves.
    — Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
  • His game—full of craft and exceptional angles, and a lot speed on the run—has been perfect for grass.
    — Tom Perrotta, WSJ, 1 July 2018
  • But both teams have been exceptional on the road in the postseason.
    — Sam Carchidi, Philly.com, 28 May 2018
  • Some years, the top few players don’t turn out to be exceptional.
    — Alexa Philippou, courant.com, 13 Nov. 2020
  • The trio of true freshmen have exceptional talent, but might need to wait a year for their turn.
    — Brian Howell, The Denver Post, 22 July 2019
  • Things that are exceptional for the audience have to seem normal to the cast.
    — Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2022
  • Even among this exceptional group, Cathy stood out as a star.
    — Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2022
  • But this one brings me back to what makes summer so exceptional when the rest of the year is parents, school, life at home.
    — Trevor Fraser, orlandosentinel.com, 7 Aug. 2020
  • The mast holds a two-person pod that travels above the radar domes for exceptional views.
    — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 24 June 2024
  • Miller was an exceptional scorer and a threat from beyond the arc.
    — Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 3 July 2023
  • The nesting success has been exceptional, and most of the birds are staying close.
    — Dallas News, 20 June 2020
  • All of the lots are exceptional, but there are a few standout pieces worth noting.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2023
  • But with a young staff, a catcher who can lead pitchers and be exceptional behind the plate is key.
    — John Fay, Cincinnati.com, 22 Feb. 2018
  • One star means fair; 2 stars, good; 3 stars, very good; 4 stars, exceptional.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 29 Nov. 2019
  • The top few in the segment are all exceptional deals for safe transportation.
    — Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
  • The newest video, revamped from its original launch in 2023, now features Gibbs holding an exceptional long pause at the end and a strong pout to match.
    — María Saldana, Them, 1 Nov. 2024

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