in every sense of the word

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: in every possible way

The book is a classic in every sense of the word.

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But Venom sobers up in every sense of the word as the story progresses, pointing toward what seems an inevitable separation of host and guest and yielding moments of tender sentimentality. —

David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024 The attentive staff ensure everything just flows seamlessly, and the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua is a luxurious getaway in every sense of the word. —

Robin Raven, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 The vibe: Diverse in every sense of the word and unseasonably hot. —

Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024 Audiences are heckling Joker: Folie À Deux off the box office stage this weekend, with (in every sense of the word) roughly $45 million domestic and a disastrous D grade via audience polling at Cinemascore. —

Mark Hughes, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in every sense of the word

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