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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Example Sentences
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Dixon, 47, described the brain surgery and recovery as remarkably easy.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
That trend has held remarkably well, but it is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain.
From Science Daily • May 30, 2026
Typically, this is some combination of cream and eggs, but bread pudding is remarkably forgiving.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
Enter playwright Alexandra Silber, whose fresh adaptation works for the most part remarkably well.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
“I am afraid you do not like your pen. Let me mend it for you. I mend pens remarkably well.”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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