remarkably
Americanadverb
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to a notable or unusual degree; extraordinarily.
Because he was such a remarkably principled and decent man, he made a habit of responding personally to every one of his many fan letters.
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in a way that is worth taking note of.
Remarkably, this little video just happened to be exactly what I needed to prepare for my job interview.
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Two remarkably successful theories explain nearly everything we observe in the universe, from tiny atoms and molecules to planets, stars, and galaxies.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
But a look 125 years back in time shows that it was a remarkably similar period, with lessons for today.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
It was that ordinary shoppers generally know remarkably little about the journey between an animal and a package bearing the name of a supermarket they recognize.
From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2026
"We used heated blankets and warmed air to keep her body temperature stable throughout the operation, and after 90 minutes of surgery, she recovered remarkably quickly," said Ashpole.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Although he was born in 1954, Butler grew up in a world remarkably unchanged since the late 1800s.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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