exceptionality
Americannoun
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the state or condition of being exceptional, rare, one of a kind, or unusually excellent.
A few academic outsiders have been helpful sources of insight into new media and culture, but they are significant by virtue of their exceptionality, not their typicality.
Moviegoers cannot help but appreciate the exceptionality of the artisan's skills, honed by decades of absolute dedication.
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Education. the condition of requiring special schooling for reasons of intellectual giftedness or physical or mental disability.
A range of articles on the website explore the ‘dual exceptionality’ paradox of gifted students who have specific learning disabilities.
Etymology
Origin of exceptionality
Example Sentences
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Emphasizing their exceptionality, over-investing in their accomplishments, or making plans for their future fame is the problem.
From Salon ● Feb. 13, 2024
Previously, he’s required that hiring managers prove an applicant’s exceptionality, prompting managers to try various methods, including asking for applicants’ SAT scores.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 18, 2023
This scene was horrific for both its regularity and its exceptionality.
From Scientific American ● Jan. 6, 2023
“We must put an end to the exceptionality: COVID-19 must be treated like other diseases.”
From Washington Post ● Feb. 3, 2022
But what was it about the stubbornness of hope, the need to believe in your own exceptionality, that these things happened to other people whose friends were not like yours?
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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