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Definition of “extraordinaire”

extraordinaire (ɛksˌtrɔːdɪˈnɛə) 

Definitions

adjective

  1. coming after a noun (literary, humorous) outstanding, or ⇒ George Kuchar, film-maker extraordinaire

Example Sentences Including 'extraordinaire'

As ambassador extraordinaire , he has been associated with some of the greatest people of our time.
India Today (1997)
Both characterization and style uncannily anticipate Jane Austen's monstrous snob and show-off extraordinaire , Mrs Elton, in Emma.
Paula Byrne PERDITA: The Life of Mary Robinson (2004)
CRIME writer extraordinaire Minette Walters... very good writers are now turning to crime fiction, she says.
Misc (1995)
Children's favourite and clown extraordinaire creates music, madness and mayhem.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)
Eventually I managed to turn towards the voice, and found Mavis Healey, Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator extraordinaire , standing in her
Matthews, Lew A Conviction of Guilt
He looked up at the sign `Pierre Dupont, antique dealer extraordinaire , amongst other things.
Higgins, Jack A Season in Hell
Motley Crue -- heavy metal hedonists extraordinaire -- they are not.
The Australian (2004)
Wood went on from there to become a champion but it was as a promoter and organiser extraordinaire that he won fame.
Belfast Telegraph (2004)
`Pierre Dupont, antique dealer extraordinaire , Dupont took her hand.
Higgins, Jack A Season in Hell

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