1
as in hard
with great effort or determination
struggled intensely to master the language of her adopted country
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2
as in extremely
to a great degree
the senate race was intensely close
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensely
Adverb
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Add ice, seal tins and shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2025 -
For now, most Americans still enjoy unusual job security, but for those looking for work, the job hunt has been getting harder compared with the red-hot hiring days of 2021-2023.—
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arkansasonline.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Apple's testimony said: The IPA's existing powers are already extremely broad and pose a significant risk to the global availability of vitally important security technologies.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
7 Feb. 2025
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Prions are extremely persistent in the environment.—
Jim Robbin,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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First and foremost, South Korea has high pollution levels, which cause skin sensitivity, and cica is known to be incredibly calming.—
Devon Abelman,
Allure,
11 Feb. 2025
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This is an excellent way to stay connected with customers, too — and responding directly to any exceptionally negative or positive feedback is incredibly impactful when done well.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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The king stares intently into an eternal distance through composite orbs fashioned from alabaster and glass, rendered in varying degrees of clarity, transparency and opacity.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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Clad in a menswear-style white shirt and necktie, Rihanna followed the morning session intently.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
30 Jan. 2025
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The very thought feels absurd—but then again, isn’t that the whole point of luxury?—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2025
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Toth shakes this up, soon designing very Breueresque tubular steel pieces.—
Anthony Paletta,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Feb. 2025
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The team struggles terribly from 3-point range, averaging a league-worst 30.6 percent.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Cosmic bookmakers don’t make an impact terribly likely.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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The addition of about 500 new jobs will have a significant impact on the area’s employment and economic landscapes, Sada said, noting that the chamber doesn’t anticipate these positions to be highly specialized roles.—
Shawn Raymundo,
The Arizona Republic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Skillfully adapted by Kurzel’s frequent collaborator Shaun Grant, the drama benefits from the highly personal feel of the material.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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In some locales like Bali, the trendy cafes and other businesses popular among foreigners are too expensive for locals who earn a daily minimum wage of about $10.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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From the looks of their business book, there is still too much non-serious investing, lots of buying of any kind of any crypto and all sorts of options.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Intensely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensely. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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