as in completely
to a full extent or degree
not wholly convinced by the evidence that the prosecutor presented
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Recent Examples of wholly
On the face of it, this wholly candid, scriptless doc may seem a creative departure for the filmmaker, yet the tender human interest of her gaze is an obvious connecting factor between the two films, as is the lucent delicacy of her shooting style.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025
In the final, Shaq’s team beat Chuck’s team 41-25 in a wholly uncompetitive contest.
—Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
Granting Peltier any relief from his conviction or sentence is wholly unjustified and would be an affront to the rule of law.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2025
Proving that every aspect of the beauty look for Christian Cowan’s A/W ‘25 runway was wholly intentional.
—Kayla Greaves, Essence, 9 Feb. 2025
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025
In the final, Shaq’s team beat Chuck’s team 41-25 in a wholly uncompetitive contest.
—Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
Granting Peltier any relief from his conviction or sentence is wholly unjustified and would be an affront to the rule of law.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2025
Proving that every aspect of the beauty look for Christian Cowan’s A/W ‘25 runway was wholly intentional.
—Kayla Greaves, Essence, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wholly
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Essentially, this approach encourages leaders to recognize choices, understand their origins, and own them fully.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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California’s last housing bond, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2018, authorized $4 billion for various affordable housing programs, though the funds were fully allocated by the end of 2024.—
Kate Talerico,
The Mercury News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Measles is highly contagious in a totally unprotected group.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2025
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And admit it: This jump scare totally scared the bejeezus out of you, right?—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
28 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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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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While millions of adults celebrate St. Patrick's Day with feasts, parades, songs, and dance—no one celebrates the holiday quite like children.—
Nicole Harris,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2025
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Raised by a single mother and mentored by his entrepreneurial uncle, his passion for business was ignited quite early in his life.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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The form-fitting gown also featured a train that paired perfectly with the upper portion.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
23 Feb. 2025
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Members can choose up to 10 departure airports, allowing maximum flexibility and personalized notifications that perfectly fit their travel needs.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
23 Feb. 2025
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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
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It’ll be needed for life in F1’s toughest seat, as predecessors Sergio Pérez, Albon and Gasly will all attest.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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They’ve all been recently renovated to optimize comfort without sacrificing style.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2025
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Doctors often downplay or fail to thoroughly treat the biological changes that trigger physical, emotional, and social shifts at midlife, and Berry is asking hard questions about why the medical community doesn't adequately address this important stage with patients.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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Begin by thoroughly examining your current market position.—
B.D. Dalton,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Wholly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wholly. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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