1
as in sheer
having no exceptions or restrictions
our attempt to reform the school system was an utter failure
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1
as in to whisper
to send forth using the vocal cords
she tried not to utter a sound as the doctor gave her a flu shot
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2
as in to say
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
never uttered a single comment at the meeting
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Recent Examples of utter
Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Drone photography of the area showed utter devastation and barely standing homes.
—Patrick Smith, NBC news, 20 May 2025
Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
Those were the final words uttered by Emperor Uriel Septum—played by none other than Star Trek's Patrick Stewart—before an assassin leaped out of the shadows to cut him down.
—PC Magazine, 22 May 2025
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Adjective
His mission was to keep the vibes high in the face of utter hopelessness.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Drone photography of the area showed utter devastation and barely standing homes.
—Patrick Smith, NBC news, 20 May 2025
Verb
Though a certain type of mixology devotee may avoid uttering the cocktail names out loud, like Mary Berry’s Soggy Bottom, drinks here are the result of intense thought and care.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
Those were the final words uttered by Emperor Uriel Septum—played by none other than Star Trek's Patrick Stewart—before an assassin leaped out of the shadows to cut him down.
—PC Magazine, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utter
Adjective
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Johnson paired the look with sheer black tights, giving the ensemble a unified tonal element overall.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 June 2025
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The sheer emotional momentum of being part of something—a sea of people unified by purpose—dissipates into the static of daily life.—
Adam Met,
Time,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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The integrity of the categories and the artists who genuinely lead their series deserve the utmost consideration and respect.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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Run Out Of Ice From icing down the cooler to filling pitchers of ice tea or mixing up cocktails—ice is of the utmost importance, especially in the summertime in the South.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Other spas boast aerial views or shout about amenities; Shibui whispers, and the result is the world’s most opulent ASMR experience.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
3 June 2025
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Amid burnout, a workforce hungry for purpose, and a cultural shift toward well-being, many professionals still whisper about their sabbatical or career gap, afraid it’ll be read as a red flag instead of a reset.—
Daisy Auger-Domínguez,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Another victim was also found dead at the scene from an apparent gunshot wound, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
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With basketball continuing to expand globally—and with young players—Lee says that upcoming athletes gaining more notoriety could be the future of sports branding.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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Jewel Loyd — Las Vegas Aces Jewell lives up to her name, stepping through the tunnel looking like an absolute gem in this Jacquemus Canadian tuxedo—a sleek, washed, and polished denim suit.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Thus, the comeback is evident both on an absolute basis and relative to RPRX’s peers, which of course is constructive for further gains as well.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Decaying sargassum poses health risks, emits noxious gases, and smothers marine habitats and tourist beaches alike, underscoring a cascading set of environmental and economic challenges well beyond the Caribbean islands.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The feature includes the research and voices of more than 100 leading international architects; Kossakovsky details in the trailer that eight percent of all CO2 is emitted due to cement, with 36 percent of that coming from construction alone.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 June 2025
Verb
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The presenters spoke their mother tongue (Farsi and Hindi), which was detected and translated in real-time to English.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2025
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The governor then spoke with roughly two dozen of the protestors in a closed-door meeting in his office.—
Jessika Harkay,
Hartford Courant,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Ait-Nouri is far from a complete Premier League footballer.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Burns and Hudson tackled each other to the ground, and at that point, Daboll had lost complete control of the practice and had to call the team together and end it altogether.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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“Utter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utter. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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