1
as in completely
to a full extent or degree
we are in fact utterly out of ideas
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2
as in highly
to a large extent or degree
was utterly overwhelmed by the demands on her time
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Recent Examples of utterly
Curved Back Dining Chair, Juniper Delicate and simple details make each furniture piece feel utterly timeless, like the Pierce & Ward Curved Back Dining Chair, available in many colors and fabrics to bring a cozy and welcoming atmosphere to your dining room.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
In the first Elite Eight appearance of her college career, going up against No. 1 seed USC in front of more than 10,000 fans at Spokane Arena, the senior point guard looked utterly fearless.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
Our endorsement was also fueled by Fine’s utterly noxious behavior.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025
Such an effort would be utterly futile: the Kremlin won’t rock the boat with its most important geopolitical and economic partner, especially when the next U.S. president might do another U-turn in Washington’s Russia policy.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 26 Mar. 2025
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
In the first Elite Eight appearance of her college career, going up against No. 1 seed USC in front of more than 10,000 fans at Spokane Arena, the senior point guard looked utterly fearless.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
Our endorsement was also fueled by Fine’s utterly noxious behavior.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025
Such an effort would be utterly futile: the Kremlin won’t rock the boat with its most important geopolitical and economic partner, especially when the next U.S. president might do another U-turn in Washington’s Russia policy.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utterly
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But the Crew Dragon is highly automated and can be controlled from the ground when necessary.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2025
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According to a source, the Dolphins think highly of Starks; general manager Chris Grier watched him at Georgia’s Pro Day.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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The doughnut shop's yearly chocolate celebration saw the return of Hershey's Classic Chocolate Doughnut — and three totally new special doughnuts.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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One of the Lonely Island's raunchiest songs aired uncensored on Saturday Night Live — which totally surprised the members of the group.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Virtually every car purchase is done through a negotiation between car dealer and buyer, which are greatly influenced by the availability of the car that the buyer wants to buy.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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Considering how quickly things in Earth orbit tend to zip around, a fragment of a spacecraft crashing into a satellite could greatly hinder that satellite; two satellites colliding could be catastrophic for both.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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There are few experiences that encapsulate the magic of New York City quite like seeing a Broadway show.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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New Jersey's and Massachusetts' income tax rates are quite high (10.8 percent and 9 percent, respectively), but Louisiana's is only 3 percent.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Using glass can improve wireless signal strength compared to fully metal bodies, too.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
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Again, the exact mechanism of the pain relief caused by placebos is not fully understood.—
Paul Hsieh,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Cejudo said the situation could have been much worse.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The trees are cold sensitive and damaged by temperatures much below freezing.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Some are as reliable as Old Faithful; others pose challenges for owners not wholly committed to their care and feeding.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2025
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One of the things Hardy does best — one of the things that made his performance in the Venom films so much better than the Venom films themselves — is play a man who isn’t wholly comfortable in his own skin and always seems on the verge of ripping off his own flesh to reveal what’s underneath.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
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His perfectly legal torpedo bats have barrels closer to the handle and have appeared in the hands of current Yankees Anthony Volpe, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Austin Wells, Paul Goldschmidt and Cody Bellinger.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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This kind of effect—where the belly button almost winds up looking like a round puzzle piece—can occur if the surgeon makes a perfectly round incision that’s visible on the surface of the stomach, instead of making incisions inside the belly button itself.—
Meirav Devash,
Allure,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Utterly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utterly. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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