a whole lot

phrase

: very much
Things are looking a whole lot brighter now.

Examples of a whole lot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Name-image-likeness for athletes and a whole lot of local and national commercials have happened. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026 There’s a whole lot of people that are risking a lot to help that person get to space. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2026 Our digital world, in short, has changed for good—and a whole lot of work lies ahead. — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026 The pairing makes the skirt look as effortless as sweats (but a whole lot more eye-catching). — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for a whole lot

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“A whole lot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20whole%20lot. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster