in every sense of the word
idiom
: in every possible way
The book is a classic in every sense of the word.
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This is followed by Mercury’s ingress into Gemini on June 3, which will likely speed things up in every sense of the word.
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Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
Inspired by the way families shared life together on the journey along the historic trails that passed through this area in a bygone era, Prairie Trace is a community in every sense of the word.
—Weichert Realtors® Welch & Company, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2024
But the group of 12 is a very diverse group in every sense of the word.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 16 May 2024
The situation is disastrous in every sense of the word.
—Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 25 Feb. 2024
Here, Rock is stripped down in every sense of the word, from the decision to wear a t-shirt and slacks to the subject matter, which is topical but more personal than he’s ever allowed his act to be.
—Eric Farwell, EW.com, 9 Jan. 2024
Yes, Narducci, playing a boss in every sense of the word.
—Taylore Glynn, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2024
The result is nothing short of magical: a feast for the eyes, an entertaining epic in every sense of the word.
—Lucas Trevor, Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2023
But the Wolverines were a true team in every sense of the word.
—J. Brady McCollough, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2024
Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
Inspired by the way families shared life together on the journey along the historic trails that passed through this area in a bygone era, Prairie Trace is a community in every sense of the word.
—Weichert Realtors® Welch & Company, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2024
But the group of 12 is a very diverse group in every sense of the word.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 16 May 2024
The situation is disastrous in every sense of the word.
—Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 25 Feb. 2024
Here, Rock is stripped down in every sense of the word, from the decision to wear a t-shirt and slacks to the subject matter, which is topical but more personal than he’s ever allowed his act to be.
—Eric Farwell, EW.com, 9 Jan. 2024
Yes, Narducci, playing a boss in every sense of the word.
—Taylore Glynn, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2024
The result is nothing short of magical: a feast for the eyes, an entertaining epic in every sense of the word.
—Lucas Trevor, Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2023
But the Wolverines were a true team in every sense of the word.
—J. Brady McCollough, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2024
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