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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
There exists little appetite for an industrial policy to truly rebuild U.S. manufacturing, and other institutions vital for such a rebuild, such as the education sector, are being neglected at best.
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Nick Thomas, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
Beyond technical expertise, what truly sets A H.E.R.S.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
But has the Red Sox superstar truly changed his tune?
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Can truly all possible flaws or weaknesses be identified?
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Nick Thomas, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
Beyond technical expertise, what truly sets A H.E.R.S.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
But has the Red Sox superstar truly changed his tune?
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Can truly all possible flaws or weaknesses be identified?
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truly
Adverb
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In the comments, many people assured the woman that her parents are indeed proud of her achievement, despite their seemingly blasé reaction to the news.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The account is indeed real, and it’s gotten Wells’ attention.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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With a brewing 60 meter sprint race between NFL champion Tyreek Hill and Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles locked in for sometime later this year, conversations have been running amok as to whether the crossover duel will actually field a competitive race.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The first song written was actually the first song released.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Alanna is definitely in the running for my favorite overhauled show character.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
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The phrase one size fits all definitely doesn’t apply to even the best bras.—
Bianca London,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Peters returns for the Manhattan Theatre Club’s fresh, surprising and very special Broadway production, following its run in Los Angeles.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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Lennon, meanwhile, brought a very different perspective.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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This is certainly a time for more brutal sounds and sentiments.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
30 Mar. 2025
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And certainly, there were no -- there was no impact on this operation.—
Isabel Danzis,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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If your husband honestly enjoys them, the answer is: probably.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2025
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But honestly, that kind of self-confidence is on brand for the intergalactic motorcycle-riding bounty hunter.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Alcantara would surely net the Marlins a massive haul if he is dealt.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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Even if the limits change, the number of utilities that report finding PFAS will surely grow as the EPA collects more test results through next year.—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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That was the one that really got people pissed on their side.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Part of the invitation design, and part of the idea of curating your event, also includes really fun attire recommendations.—
Maria Ward,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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