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as in very
in actual fact
I'm really sorry I upset you
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as in actually
to tell the truth
well, really, I'd rather go to the movies than go to dinner
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as in definitely
without any question
that was really a sweet gesture on your part
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as in extremely
to a great degree
really tired after staying up all night
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Recent Examples of really
That was an even tougher situation than me because Richie was really at odds with Serch just as much, if not more.
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Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 21 Nov. 2024
By 2010 the original group of wives and girlfriends had largely faded out of the spotlight, and no British WAG group ever really rose up in their place.
—Meg Walters, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2024
On one end, some people will frequently miss connections and patterns that are really there; on the other end, some will frequently see connections and patterns where none exist.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 20 Nov. 2024
Here, what Caroline is asking Lucien to do is kinda just a favor, and one that really benefits both of them.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 21 Nov. 2024
By 2010 the original group of wives and girlfriends had largely faded out of the spotlight, and no British WAG group ever really rose up in their place.
—Meg Walters, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2024
On one end, some people will frequently miss connections and patterns that are really there; on the other end, some will frequently see connections and patterns where none exist.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 20 Nov. 2024
Here, what Caroline is asking Lucien to do is kinda just a favor, and one that really benefits both of them.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for really
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The tutorials are very informative, and produce real-world results like illuminating an LED, activating a buzzer, and other fun projects).Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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On the grill: Believe it or not, grilling is a very healthy way to cook meat.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Lucius Elliot, head of contemporary marquee auctions, said in the period between securing consignments for the November auctions and actually selling them this week, the market had settled.Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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While the patty is shaped to resemble a rack of ribs, USA Today reports the sandwich actually includes little rib meat.Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2024
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Neil Mockford The Men of the Year awards isn't technically a part of Kidman's Babygirl press tour, but this outfit was definitely bringing the film's BDSM vibes.Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2024
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But then also, definitely the trans landscape, the bills that were being introduced to all the legislation around the country, started to creep on up on me.Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024
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Courtney Hiatt, who graduated from the cadet academy in April, said hearing how firefighters dealt with their mental health was extremely helpful.Fernanda Figueroa, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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This was extremely helpful in keeping the installation straight.Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The least among us would be best served by an act that truly focused on tax relief for families and workers.Bridget Grumet, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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What has become apparent in recent years is BAFTA truly is the U.K.’s biggest Academy, in numbers (with a global membership tally of 12,000+) and in fame, comparable to the States’ AMPAS or Television Academy.Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
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But the episode had a range of reactions to Cavallari's honestly policy this time.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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And honestly, what better time to do that than during a massive Black Friday sale?Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
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There are certainly alternatives to chlorine and chloramines, which come with their own benefits and detriments: many European countries disinfect their water with ozone, and McCurry says that another option is the use of UV light.Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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What there is not is a swimming pool; however, the .59-acre parcel is certainly large enough to accommodate one.Mark David, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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What about flat-screen TVs of the 4K variety, and that not terribly long ago retailed for $25,000.John Tamny, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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But as dawn broke, the control room received word that something was terribly wrong.Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Really.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/really. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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