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as in indeed
not merely this but also
he is a kind, truly generous man
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as in actually
to tell the truth
truly, I had no idea you were throwing me a party
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as in definitely
without any question
I very much appreciate your gift—truly, I can't thank you enough!
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as in very
in actual fact
this is truly the nicest thing anyone has done for me
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Recent Examples of truly
And that starts with a trio of other truly awful nominees: Kash Patel for FBI director, Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence and Bobby Kennedy Jr. for secretary of health and human services.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2025
Our version of Shinwell truly loves Watson, truly loves Holmes, but Moriarty has something on him that is forcing him into that relationship.
DEADLINE: Will there be more nods to the Sherlock canon?
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2025
This deal would help the team get closer to being truly competitive this season, bringing in two players who could change the trajectory of the season.
—Matt Levine, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
The bagel is truly a classic, originating in the 13th century and migrating to the U.S. in the 19th century.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2025
Our version of Shinwell truly loves Watson, truly loves Holmes, but Moriarty has something on him that is forcing him into that relationship.
DEADLINE: Will there be more nods to the Sherlock canon?
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2025
This deal would help the team get closer to being truly competitive this season, bringing in two players who could change the trajectory of the season.
—Matt Levine, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
The bagel is truly a classic, originating in the 13th century and migrating to the U.S. in the 19th century.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truly
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How indeed, and yet more than 420,000 Zeekr production battery electric vehicles have already been delivered in over 40 global markets, including Europe, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and China.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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But Thompson has played so well that my understanding is the Caps have indeed engaged more meaningfully of late in talks with his camp, led by agent Allain Roy.—
Pierre LeBrun,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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The gown includes a black thong that buttons to the front of the dress, keeping the precarious-seeming drape actually quite secure.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
27 Jan. 2025
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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
Adverb
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Your mother was definitely one in her earlier years.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Your officiant should definitely know, and the chance of someone hearing about it through the grapevine is fairly high.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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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
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These words are all associated with a very large vehicle.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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As artists go, this giant Kansas City Chiefs fan’s name might not be broadly known, but his giant, red, white and gold works — seen around the city by tens of thousands of people daily— certainly are.—
Eric Adler and,
Kansas City Star,
17 Jan. 2025
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The conversation will certainly want to consider the perspectives of its shareholders as well as its workforce.—
Michael Peregrine,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Quite honestly, pitting the two of them against each other next makes sense.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Iannucci comes honestly to his cynicism about those in power.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
8 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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If he wasn't universally considered a star before fight night, Hughes surely is now.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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Thanks to a few lucky die rolls, the Dimension 20 crew strutted out of Madison Square Garden as heroes — though their devoted fans would’ve surely loved them the same even if they had been defeated.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
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The 'last really windy day' amid LA wildfires Firefighters are working to get control of two massive wildfires that have decimated the Los Angeles area and caused thousands to evacuate.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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That’s largely thanks to its dual rubber roller brushes, which can really dig into the carpet with greater friction to loosen up those hairs and other stubborn debris.—
Quentyn Kennemer,
The Verge,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Truly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truly. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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