1
as in extremely
to a great degree
every volunteer contributed mightily to the cause
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2
as in hard
with great effort or determination
struggled mightily to climb up the steep cliff
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as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
it is a foregone conclusion that the President's supporters will mightily applaud virtually every line of the speech
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Recent Examples of mightily
Gordon has frequently run off attempts from Thunder second banana Jalen Williams, who’s struggled mightily in shooting 24% from the floor the last three games.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
She was abandoned by her mother and struggled mightily to build a life for herself.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 16 May 2025
Franchise slugger Aaron Judge deserves most of the credit for that success, while veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt has contributed mightily as well.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Jarrett Allen struggled mightily in games 3 and 4, managing just 11 points and six rebounds in those two games.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 14 May 2025
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
She was abandoned by her mother and struggled mightily to build a life for herself.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 16 May 2025
Franchise slugger Aaron Judge deserves most of the credit for that success, while veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt has contributed mightily as well.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Jarrett Allen struggled mightily in games 3 and 4, managing just 11 points and six rebounds in those two games.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mightily
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With extremely long battery life, this is a productivity portable that will get you through an entire day on the go, and the keyboard is a pleasure to use.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
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Continuing with her streak of daring silhouettes, the performer took the stage in a black textured jumpsuit with a completely open back that sat extremely low on her hips.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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The second-term Republican president's remarks contrasted with his other more-combative public comments from throughout the long holiday weekend, including an all-caps message sent just hours earlier that swung hard at his political opponents and federal judges.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Fashion aside, the culture has given Loc a sense of belonging, and motivation to work harder at his craft.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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The Yield curve flipped from strongly inverted to rapidly steepening within a week of the Fed’s first rate cut in 4 ½ years.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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That’s because diets high in saturated fat are strongly correlated with high blood cholesterol, which increases your risk for heart disease and stroke, says Dave.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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That number is not terribly surprising, given that the La Mesa medical facility treated the 10th-most acute strokes in the state and handled the largest volume in San Diego County in 2023, according to state data.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2025
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The wine list is strikingly good and (also strikingly) not terribly expensive.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
18 May 2025
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Method: Fill a wine glass with ice, add the wine, mint and slices of lemon then stir vigorously to combine.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The writer-director’s smartest move is never to deny Colin his dignity, even when he’s humiliated for disappointing Ray or getting vigorously plowed on a table.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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Every department, every person in the show, every actor is just bringing it to the very last take to the very last minute.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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In some ways, the complaints in Paintsville mirrored how Democrats nationally are angry, often for very different reasons.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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Huang held on, and did so through incredibly difficult stretches that included him fighting to keep his job.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Green tea in particular is incredibly anti-inflammatory.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
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This vibrant event, a modern echo of ancient gatherings, powerfully announced a bold ambition: this historic city is not just a birthplace of civilization, democracy and innovation, but a rising force aiming to be Europe's next major startup hub.—
Timothy Papandreou,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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On top of that list was Aunt Lydia, the ruthless zealot in charge of the handmaids, played so powerfully by Ann Dowd.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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“Mightily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mightily. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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