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as in cheerfully
in a cheerful or happy manner
the parishioners laughed heartily at the pastor's good-natured quips
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as in fully
to a full extent or degree
I am heartily tired of this spring-cleaning
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Recent Examples of heartily
Trump heartily embraced the idea and regularly mentioned it on the campaign trail.
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
Wynant laughed heartily when asked why the episode is still rated so favorably with Twilight Zone fans.
—Nick Thomas, Hartford Courant, 5 Nov. 2024
His 95th-minute winner, adding to Joselu’s equaliser, was celebrated heartily by the home fans as full confirmation that a new star had arrived.
—Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 24 Aug. 2024
Costumes are heartily encouraged because the fun concludes with a costume parade.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
Wynant laughed heartily when asked why the episode is still rated so favorably with Twilight Zone fans.
—Nick Thomas, Hartford Courant, 5 Nov. 2024
His 95th-minute winner, adding to Joselu’s equaliser, was celebrated heartily by the home fans as full confirmation that a new star had arrived.
—Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 24 Aug. 2024
Costumes are heartily encouraged because the fun concludes with a costume parade.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartily
Adverb
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In fact, the resort in Taormina was fully booked for six months and reservations didn’t reopen until after the entire season aired.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
15 Jan. 2025
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Some bottles are dishwasher safe; some have parts that are top-shelf dishwasher safe, with other parts hand-wash-only; some are fully hand-wash-only.—
Alexis Berger,
SELF,
15 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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But experts told Fox News Digital that the king is happily letting his eldest son take over the reins.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
13 Jan. 2025
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This is the premise behind what keeps the ISS happily orbiting above our heads.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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Plus, the red packaging is totally on theme for Valentine’s Day.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2025
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The lyrics manage to be about nothing in particular yet totally intelligible.—
Marc Tracy,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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But Hart is correct, no one attacks these types of plays quite like Anunoby does.—
Fred Katz,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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The phone also has a 120Hz display, Qi wireless charging, and a decent camera that’s not quite as nice as those on its flagship counterparts but still capable of impressive results.—
Quentyn Kennemer,
The Verge,
22 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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This wine—the crisp Pinot Bianco, the textured Chardonnay, the exotic Gewürztraminer, the elegant Pinot Noir, or the robust Lagrein—perfectly exemplify this region's quality and diversity.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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The video — posted by TikTok user Belle Hesse on Jan. 7 — shows hands placing a perfectly cut, phone-sized piece of sturdy cardboard inside a black phone case with an opaque screen protector.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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In another cruel twist, the 33 hostages (who are a mix of living and dead captives) will not be released all at once, but only gradually over the course of the 42-day initial phase.—
The Editors,
National Review,
17 Jan. 2025
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He’s worked in newsrooms all across the country, including overseeing the USA TODAY sports department.—
David Ammenheuser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Drain the noodles thoroughly and stir into the sauce.—
CAROLE KOTKIN,
Miami Herald,
10 Jan. 2025
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Water thoroughly if the soil feels somewhat dry to the touch at that depth.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Quirky, outspoken, and utterly Floridian, Irvin is as much Vero Beach as the latest tycoon to get hooked on the community’s unique blend of sophistication and authentic, flip-flop fun.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2025
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Since those early international forays, the major brands have largely dropped the American overtones from their advertising, as years of continuous expansion have turned them from a curiosity to something utterly ubiquitous.—
Alex C. Park,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Heartily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartily. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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