as in very
in actual fact
people are surprised to learn that he is an authentically certified graduate of clown college
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Adverb
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Waller has also been very public about his battles with addiction, most notably, a 2017 overdose that turned his life around for the better.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025 -
The problem with Canadian nationalism is that Canada is very new.—
Stephen Marche,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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There’s a difference between shutting off and truly recharging.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The Leo full moon also stirs up themes of home and family for you on the 12th, pushing you to reevaluate what security truly means to you.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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Bonuses are actually amortized equally each year rather than being credited as a lump sum in the year paid.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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But actually everybody pulled together really quickly.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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Lynn's mannerisms really matched up wonderfully with Geena.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
1 July 2025
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Whether this comes to you from family, friends, or your own belief systems, this is a month that’s asking you to see who (and what) are really meant for you.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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Waterproof jewelry has opened the door to durable, stylish, and genuinely wearable accessories that won’t tarnish after a few wears.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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This is a barebones pack that will save anyone in a pickle or looking to make young Star Wars happy for a day, but look elsewhere for genuinely convincing costumes.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
4 July 2025
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“Authentically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authentically. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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