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.
Other Word Forms
- quasi-remarkably adverb
- unremarkably adverb
Etymology
Origin of remarkably
Example Sentences
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"Tehran has managed to set up a system that is sophisticated, decentralised, and remarkably difficult to disrupt without escalating into a full-scale maritime conflict," he added in a Saturday op-ed.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
The 1983-84 Houston Rockets are commonly credited with innovating the practice—and with showing just how remarkably it can pay off.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Lead-halide perovskites, even when packed with impurities and structural flaws, are remarkably effective at turning sunlight into electricity.
From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026
Do you really believe he is going to take remarkably less money to stay on the Lakers next season?
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
“Alive and in remarkably stable condition,” a medic said.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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