Best
Best adjective - (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities.
Exceptional and best are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Exceptional" instead an adjective "Best".
Exceptional
Exceptional adjective - Being out of the ordinary.
Best and exceptional are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Best" instead an adjective "Exceptional".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Its sequel, Snoopy Flying Ace, went on to be praised for having exceptional multiplayer and was even labeled "the best dogfighting game of this console generation" in its IGN review.
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In a flashback scene in the manga, it's explicitly stated she's special, being one of the best practitioners of Panzer Kunst, and made all the more exceptional because she's female.
Source: Waif-Fu -
Due to his leadership and exceptional concern for them, the men of Easy Company universally consider him the best commanding officer they ever had.
Source: Series / Band of Brothers
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