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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profoundly
Adverb
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This system of healing persisted for hundreds of years before it was replaced in less than a century with something that was radically different.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025 -
Another round of employee cuts Monday at the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs brought the total number of layoffs to 2,400 in less than a month, the latest reductions by President Donald Trump aimed at radically shrinking the federal workforce.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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All this from a team that, on paper in the preseason, looked wholly uninspiring.—
Brendan Quinn,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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The stalking may just have been a way to bide time and screw up the courage for a dinner invite, but after their meal, Burt’s Outie might not be wholly innocent or trustworthy.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
22 Feb. 2025
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Whereas red carpet hosts are typically in classic gowns or suits that don’t detract from the stars, Jiwa’s willingness to turn heads and go for it is utterly refreshing.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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What our anonymous voters said … … About Bad Boys: Unlike the fight sequences of 2025, this year utterly lacked for good gun combat.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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But Friday's reports raise concerns about what's been a remarkably resilient economy, and the losses on Wall Street were widespread.—
STAN CHOE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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Parts are remarkably affordable, and maintenance is handily accomplished by owners with basic mechanical skills.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
21 Feb. 2025
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While this situation will likely end with a clean resolution, there's a world where Devers absolutely refuses to DH and ends up demanding a trade out of Boston.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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Can skin cancer appear in areas not exposed to the sun? Skin cancer can absolutely appear in areas of the skin that tend to not get much sun exposure.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Directed by Irvin Kershner, Never was the only Bond movie made by a rival producer (Jack Schwartzman) and, in my view, was exceptionally well-crafted.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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Online controversies, lack of strong buzz around any one film, and a growing international voter base all make predicting the Best Picture winner at the 97th Academy Awards exceptionally difficult.—
Reece Rogers,
WIRED,
26 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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An open question is how many of those workers find new jobs, how many experience prolonged unemployment, and how many exit the workforce entirely.—
Neil Irwin,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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Diners rave about its tacos, homemade salsa, and famous margaritas, and its burritos, while not entirely authentic, are unforgettable.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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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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Due to the increasing pollution in the world’s oceans, natural pearls are becoming extremely elusive—even still, according to Sotheby’s, the majority of natural saltwater pearls were harvested 100 years ago.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Profoundly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profoundly. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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