61 entries under exceptional topic. ×

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surprising(adjective, adverb, unusual, strange)
16
extraordinary(adjective, great, excellent, unusual, strange)
15
curious(adjective, extraordinary, unusual, strange, new)
14
unusual(adjective, obscure, strange, new)
12
incredible(adjective, great, excellent, unusual, strange)
11
fantastic(adjective, great, excellent, superb)
10
odd(adjective, unusual, strange, chance)
10
strange(adjective, obscure, unusual, new)
9
rare(adjective, extraordinary, unusual, strange)
8
abnormal(adjective, unusual, special, irregular)
8
bizarre(adjective, obscure, unusual, strange, new)
8
uncommon(adjective, obscure, extraordinary, unusual, strange)
8
unfamiliar(adjective, unusual, strange, new)
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peculiar(adjective, unusual, strange, new)
6
atypical(adjective, extraordinary, unusual, strange)
6
phenomenal(adjective, great, excellent, unusual, strange)
6
queer(adjective, extraordinary, unusual, strange)
6
unwonted(adjective, extraordinary, unusual, strange, new)
5
outstanding(adjective, great, excellent, unusual, strange)
5
singular(adjective, extraordinary, unusual, strange, new)
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