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as in extremely
to a great degree
an enormously entertaining film
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as in highly
to a large extent or degree
the neighbors have been enormously helpful during this difficult time
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Recent Examples of enormously
The number of Chinese nationals has increased enormously since 2021.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 11 Feb. 2025
Mass resignations now, in the midst of filing season, could be enormously disruptive to the agency and to filers.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2025
Tesla’s stock price has benefited enormously from Musk’s relationship with Trump, climbing 104% over the past 12 months, much of which was added in the weeks following election day.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025
His current employer, GEO Group, runs 50 detention facilities around the country, including three in Florida, and is positioned to benefit enormously from President Donald Trump’s aggressive policy of deporting millions of immigrants.
—Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Jan. 2025
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 11 Feb. 2025
Mass resignations now, in the midst of filing season, could be enormously disruptive to the agency and to filers.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2025
Tesla’s stock price has benefited enormously from Musk’s relationship with Trump, climbing 104% over the past 12 months, much of which was added in the weeks following election day.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025
His current employer, GEO Group, runs 50 detention facilities around the country, including three in Florida, and is positioned to benefit enormously from President Donald Trump’s aggressive policy of deporting millions of immigrants.
—Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enormously
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Bacteria pneumonia can spread to the bloodstream and cause sepsis, which is extremely dangerous and can be quickly fatal.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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Freezing rain and sleet fell in Oklahoma and Arkansas, leaving roads extremely dangerous.—
Max Golembo,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Measles was declared eliminated from the U.S. in 2000 due to the highly effective vaccination program, according to the CDC.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Measles is so highly infectious that 95% immunity is required to prevent epidemics, the WHO says.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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Shout out once again to Indianapolis’ incredibly walkable downtown.—
Jason Kirk,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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The actress worked with celebrity stylist Molly Dickson, who, much like Sydney Sweeney herself, is incredibly hard-working and therefore, always booked.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
25 Feb. 2025
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In the years to come, the kind of order these leaders fashion will greatly depend on Trump’s second term.—
Michael Kimmage,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Financial credits to owners of rooftop solar panels that generate more power than the home needs can greatly lower electric bills.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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Next month, the Academy will dutifully hand out Oscars to an array of very deserving, very human winners.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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The very formative years of my life, when my parents were working, I was being watched by my grandma.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
19 Feb. 2025
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Our Transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, has said that none of these jobs eliminated at FAA were terribly critical to safety.—
Victoria Chamberlin,
Vox,
27 Feb. 2025
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Many of these names will not be terribly familiar to MLP fans, or even some die-hard pro pickleball fans.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Such opera can be done pretty much anywhere, indoors or outdoors, and pretty much anything goes.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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This can provide for much higher levels of automation.—
Abhi Maheshwari,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Don’t keep plants too close together as good air circulation helps prevent diseases.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
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Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year.—
Nena Farrell,
WIRED,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Enormously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enormously. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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