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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“Markets have been remarkably calm given the Iran situation and the implications for global energy flows,” said a team of macro strategists at Mizuho Securities, in commentary shared with MarketWatch via email on Tuesday.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
Describing himself as a "romantic sceptic", Lewis said a lot of the people he spoke to "were remarkably articulate".
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
"This tells us that by the mid-Cambrian, when evolutionary rates were remarkably high, the oceans were already inhabited by arthropods with anatomical complexity rivaling modern forms," Ortega-Hernández added.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
But whether it is canals, railroads, or fiberoptic cables, investment in physical infrastructure around new technology tends to be remarkably faithful to long-run trends.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
A work of unprecedented complexity for its time, it was carved by a remarkably gifted artist who makes us feel the visionary rapture of a bard as he sings his legend.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
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