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as in extremely
to a great degree
the salesclerk was exceedingly patient with one customer who couldn't make up his mind
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Recent Examples of exceedingly
The brand’s stabilization helped a group of bondholders, who had been deep underwater in their investments, sell billions of dollars in their X debt holdings at 97 cents on the dollar earlier this month — albeit with exceedingly high interest rates — according to several recent reports.
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
Other instances have been recorded internationally, but occurrences are exceedingly rare, the CDC said.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
Greenland's reserves, however, are exceedingly difficult to access and exploit, but the strategic incentives are growing.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Even though short haircuts are becoming exceedingly popular among it girls (think, Tyla, Lily Collins, etc.), they’re somehow always met with disapproval.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 19 Mar. 2025
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
Other instances have been recorded internationally, but occurrences are exceedingly rare, the CDC said.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
Greenland's reserves, however, are exceedingly difficult to access and exploit, but the strategic incentives are growing.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Even though short haircuts are becoming exceedingly popular among it girls (think, Tyla, Lily Collins, etc.), they’re somehow always met with disapproval.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceedingly
Adverb
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Their lack of depth was evident against this extremely deep Gators squad.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025
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Deion Sanders at one point played for the Dallas Cowboys, which would make an extremely fascinating story, and has even been rumored in the past as a potential NFL head coach.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The glasses themselves are incredibly durable and high quality.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
2 Apr. 2025
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Overwatch has an incredibly dedicated competitive fanbase who regularly debate about who the best characters are gameplay or story-wise.—
Ryan Easby,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Williams seems to have fundamentally misunderstood the novel, or at the very least to have only a diluted grasp of it.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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And the headliner of the group, of course, was quarterback Cam Ward, who very likely could be the No. 1 overall pick when the draft gets underway on April 24 in Green Bay.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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What If…? ended up not being a terribly good series in the end and making Carter the focus attracted a lot of flak since it was supposed to be an anthology.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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That could be terribly damaging, especially with the arrival of the low season and everything.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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At the same time, Filipino American leaders in business and civic life have successfully built coalitions with other communities, allowing candidates to break through, especially in areas where Filipinos are far from the majority, said Cabaldon.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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The metallic colorways are especially iconic, featuring a range of silver and gold gradients.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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This reversal is particularly stark in the United States.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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The issue is particularly pronounced in Canada, which is locked in a growing trade war with President Trump that has sparked calls to boycott US products.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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At 18 months old, Ava Patrick was smart, loving and fiercely independent.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
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In office, Yoon clashed fiercely with the opposition.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Yet talent is desperately needed today in virtually all industries, especially those with complex and high-consequence operations.—
Louis Gritzo,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The New York Yankees desperately need to add a starting pitcher this season.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Exceedingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceedingly. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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