Extraordinary synonyms

exceptional

The definition of exceptional is someone or something that is high above average or someone who needs special educational help because of mental or physical challenges.

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remarkable

Attracting or worthy of notice, especially for being unusual or extraordinary:

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sensational

(Informal) Exceptionally good, fine, etc.

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excellent (related)

Outstandingly good of its kind; of exceptional merit, virtue, etc.

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special

Special describes something that is superior, great, or unique or something that is only for specific people.

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magnificent

Exceptionally good; excellent

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usual (related)

Such as is in common or ordinary use; such as is most often seen, heard, used, etc.; common; ordinary; customary

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phenomenality

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curious

Eager to learn or know

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rara-avis

A rare or unique person or thing.

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outstanding

Still in existence; not settled or resolved:

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rare

Infrequently occurring; uncommon:

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awe-inspiring (related)

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extraodinary (related)

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towering

Very great or intense:

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unforgettable (related)

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extraordinaire

The definition of extraordinaire is someone who is out-of-the-ordinary and extremely skilled in a particular field.

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prodigious

Prodigious is defined as something very big or powerful, or something extraordinary.

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unprecedented

Having no previous example:

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unusual

More than usual.

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amazing

The definition of amazing is full of wonder or excitement.

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prodigy

A person, thing, or act so extraordinary as to inspire wonder; specif., a child of highly unusual talent or genius

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spectacular

An elaborate show or display

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better (related)

Healthier or more fit than before:

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extra-ordinary (related)

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incomparable (related)

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egregious

Exceptional, conspicuous, outstanding, most usually in a negative fashion.

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over-the-top

(Informal) So unconventional, exaggerated, or excessive as to be considered outrageous, unbelievable, ridiculous, etc.

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admirable (related)

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inordinate

Excessive; unreasonable or inappropriate in magnitude; extreme.

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preeminent

Exceeding others in quality or rank; of outstanding excellence, extremely notable or important. [from 15th c.]

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astound (related)

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immense (related)

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noteworthy

Worthy of note; deserving notice; outstanding; remarkable; notable

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phenomenal

(Sciences) Perceptible by the senses through immediate experience.

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signal

Standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement.

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stupendous

Astonishingly great or large

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superhuman

Beyond what is possible for a human being.

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unique

The definition of unique is one of a kind.

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wonderful

Wonderful is defined as an amazing, astonishing, excellent or enjoyable person, thing or event.

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mutation

A mutant.

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common (antonym)

Having no special designation, status, or rank:

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ordinary (antonym)

Being part of the natural order of things; normal, customary, routine.

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uncanny (related)

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fantastic

Having a strange or weird appearance; grotesque; odd

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gnarly

(Slang) Characterized by violent motion; powerful or turbulent:

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melodramatic

Exaggeratedly emotional or sentimental.

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monstrous

Horrible; hideous; shocking

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terrific

(Colloquial) Frighteningly good.

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tremendous

Extremely large (in amount, extent, degree, etc.) or great

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unextraordinary (antonym)

Not extraordinary; mundane, ordinary.

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commonplace (antonym)

The definition of commonplace is ordinary or normal.

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familiar (antonym)

Of established friendship; intimate:

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singular

Being beyond what is ordinary, especially in being exceptionally good; remarkable:

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uncommon

Rare; not common or usual

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standout

Exceptional; noteworthy

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awesome

The definition of awesome is something that is wonderful, impressive and sometimes frightening.

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out of sight

(Idiomatic, colloquial) Very expensive.

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astonishing (related)

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incredible (related)

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bizarre

Strangely unconventional in style or appearance.

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unbelievable (related)

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anomaly

(Astron.) A measurement used for any orbiting body, as a planet's angular distance around its orbit from its perihelion, taken as if viewed from the sun

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extravaganza

A literary, musical, or dramatic fantasy characterized by a loose structure and farce

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phenomenon

(Philosophy) In the philosophy of Kant, an object as it is perceived by the senses, as opposed to a noumenon.

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prodigality

Wasteful extravagance.

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normal (antonym)

Usual; ordinary.

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unsurprising (antonym)

Not surprising; expected

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customary (antonym)

The definition of customary is something done in accordance with accepted standards, rules or models of behavior.

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strange

Queer; peculiar; odd

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surpassing

That surpasses the average or usual; exceeding or excelling; unusually excellent

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sport

An object of mockery, jest, or play:

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sinful

Evil.

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undivined

Not divined.

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abnormal

Of or pertaining to that which is abnormal, in particular, behaviour that deviates from norms of social propriety or accepted standards of mental health. [First attested around the early 20^th century.]

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notable

The definition of notable is something or unusual, or something or someone worth noting and paying attention to.

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