extraordinary
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(a) beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
- extraordinary authority
- an extraordinary achievement
- her extraordinary beauty
- enjoyed extraordinary popularity
- an extraordinary capacity for work
- an extraordinary session of the legislature
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(s) far more than usual or expected
- an extraordinary desire for approval
- it was an over-the-top experience
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(s) (of an official) serving an unusual or special function in addition to those of the regular officials
- an ambassador extraordinary