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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Remarkably, the jobless rate has been below 5% since 2016, with the lone exception of a 16-month stretch during the 2020-21 pandemic.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026
"Remarkably, he did so using his personal email account and non-government messaging applications," she said of his actions from April 2018 and September 2019.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
Remarkably, those values remain identical regardless of the material being used or any imperfections it contains.
From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2026
Remarkably, however, that achievement will not be enough to deliver the club's 39th league title.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
Remarkably, the building of the longest footpath in the world attracted almost no attention.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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