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extraordinaire

[eks-tra-awr-dee-ner]

adjective

French.
  1. extraordinary; uncommon; remarkable.



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He was a catcher extraordinaire on a major league field.

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Billy Carson, Corona, Sr.: Shortstop extraordinaire with power and a terrific relief pitcher.

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Closer extraordinaire Devin Williams had been told by the Milwaukee Brewers that he likely would be traded to the Dodgers.

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Next came Jimi Hendrix, a guitarist extraordinaire who overdosed on barbiturates in 1970.

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Marea Stamper, aka DJ extraordinaire The Blessed Madonna, is cramming her belongings into well-worn suitcases, ahead of a forthcoming Australian tour.

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doesextraordinaire mean?

Extraordinaire is an adjective that means “outstanding” or “remarkable.” It is always used after the noun it describes, as in a writer extraordinaire.Extraordinaire is most commonly used to describe a person with exceptional talent. Unlike most English adjectives, extraordinaire is used postpositively, meaning it must immediately follow the noun that it describes.Example: My grandmother makes the most delicious dishes, and my whole family considers her a chef extraordinaire.

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