drastically
adverb
dras·ti·cal·ly
ˈdra-sti-k(ə-)lē 
: in a drastic manner : severely or seriously
The industry has changed drastically over the last 30 years.
This … car will allow you to drastically reduce the amount of time (and money) spent pumping gas …—
Jim Motavelli
Jim MotavelliSome of those plants … are native species present before humans drastically altered the land.—Peter Del Tredici
Peter Del TrediciExamples of drastically in a Sentence
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Spurred by the pandemic, the workplace has changed drastically.
—Trey Williams, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2024
During this event, Zappos has drastically discounted its best-selling comfortable sneakers, supportive sandals, and durable hiking boots during its mega spring sale.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
The action sequences do reflect real fighting techniques used by the British forces, but the number of dead Nazis during Operation Postmaster has been drastically exaggerated.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024
But since then, dining habits have changed drastically, and Carlisle is intent to grow with his diners instead of staying stagnant.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
The most successful start-ups — Facebook, WhatsApp, Alibaba — evolved in scope but not drastically in purpose.
—Lauren Hirsch, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2024
It’s also transformed drastically over the past couple of years amid the pandemic, as programming went online and hybrid formats were launched that allowed for both in-person and online festival experiences.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Apr. 2024
The Kings have lost two of their top seven players — Malik Monk and Kevin Huerter — to injuries, which has drastically changed their identity and cut their rotation down to eight.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
After coming into the year forecasting at least six cuts to rates, traders have since drastically scaled back their expectations.
—Zimo Zhong, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2024
Trey Williams, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2024
During this event, Zappos has drastically discounted its best-selling comfortable sneakers, supportive sandals, and durable hiking boots during its mega spring sale.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
The action sequences do reflect real fighting techniques used by the British forces, but the number of dead Nazis during Operation Postmaster has been drastically exaggerated.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024
But since then, dining habits have changed drastically, and Carlisle is intent to grow with his diners instead of staying stagnant.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
The most successful start-ups — Facebook, WhatsApp, Alibaba — evolved in scope but not drastically in purpose.
—Lauren Hirsch, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2024
It’s also transformed drastically over the past couple of years amid the pandemic, as programming went online and hybrid formats were launched that allowed for both in-person and online festival experiences.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Apr. 2024
The Kings have lost two of their top seven players — Malik Monk and Kevin Huerter — to injuries, which has drastically changed their identity and cut their rotation down to eight.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
After coming into the year forecasting at least six cuts to rates, traders have since drastically scaled back their expectations.
—Zimo Zhong, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Drastically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drastically. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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