in every sense of the word
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: in every possible way
The book is a classic in every sense of the word.
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Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025
An underdog in every sense of the word, with the biggest moment in his career just three holes away.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Expand The winter weather of 2023-24 has been an oddity in every sense of the word.
—Graham P. Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Angela is a boss in every sense of the word and her husband, basketball legend Charles Oakley, is by her side.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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“In every sense of the word.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20every%20sense%20of%20the%20word. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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