as in very
in actual fact
people are surprised to learn that he is an authentically certified graduate of clown college
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Adverb
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These words are all associated with a very large vehicle.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025 -
The result is a very appealing rye that retains the Jack Daniel’s character, but has become something truly unique and delicious.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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From jocks to nerds, cheerleaders to shy kids, Dazed captures the universality of being a young person on the cusp of truly entering the world, whether you're actualized or not.—
Brian Smolensky and James Mercadante,
EW.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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All that’s to say: There’s truly a dark cherry manicure for everyone.—
Annie Blay,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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This tender moment is just more proof that even the toughest-looking guys in sports aren't ashamed of the sensitive side their kids bring out, and might actually be eager to show the world how much their families mean to them, on and off the field.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
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The truth is, a world that endures forever actually makes less sense than one that doesn’t.—
Arthur Krystal,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Maybe the Evil Empire really has relocated to the West Coast.—
Chris Kirschner,
The Athletic,
29 Jan. 2025
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No one is really disputing it, but the market freak-out hinges on the truthfulness of a single and relatively unknown company.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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From a talent perspective, success in 2025 will hinge on candidates researching typical offerings, asking the right questions and advocating for the benefits that matter most to them—elements that can transform a standard offer into a genuinely fulfilling employment package.—
Cynthia Pong, JD,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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In other words, don’t force yourself to complete a 1000-piece puzzle or go birdwatching if neither of those things genuinely pique your interest.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Authentically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authentically. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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