Exception and Usual

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Exception

Exception noun - Something that is different from what is ordinary or expected.
Usage example: her tardiness today is an exception; usually she's on time
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Usual is an antonym for exception.
Nearby Words: exceptional, exceptionally, exceptionable, exceptionality, exceptive

Usual

Usual adjective - Accepted, used, or practiced by most people.
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Exception is an antonym for usual.
Nearby Words: usually, usualness
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  • Sesquipedalian Loquaciousness For obvious reasons Vaarsuvius is an exception to the usual Talking Is a Free Action rule.
    Source: Sesquipedalian Loquaciousness
  • Recap / Doctor Who S34 E8 "Mummy on the Orient Express" Still quite conservative, but considering Clara generally covers herself up neck-to-toe, it's a noticeable exception to her usual rule.
    Source: Recap / Doctor Who S34 E8 "Mummy on the Orient Express"
  • All the Mega Drive Sonic the Hedgehog games did this, with the exception of Sonic 3 which had an original track instead of the usual medley.
    Source: Credits Medley
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