every bit

idiom

: in every way
The end of the movie was every bit as good as the beginning.
This new project seems every bit as ambitious as the first one.
You are every bit as deserving as she is.

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web After fortifying the goalkeeper position following the loss of senior Logan McNaney to a torn ACL in a 12-7 setback at Loyola Maryland on Feb. 11, freshman Brian Ruppel (Catonsville) looked every bit of a player making his first postseason appearance and made only five saves. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2023 Elle Fanning looked every bit like a modern empress at the premiere of the third season of her series The Great. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 May 2023 Brosnan decided on a more tailored look for the occasion. 2009: Cirque Du Soleil Opening Night Gala Brosnan looked every bit California cool while attending the Cirque Du Soleil opening night gala in Malibu. Brittany Natale, Redbook, 11 May 2023 Syndergaard feels like his body is strong, looking every bit of his 6-foot-6, 242-pound frame. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2023 Their catcher, 25-year-old Adley Rutschman, looks every bit the cornerstone of a championship team. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Apr. 2023 Jacob deGrom — the Rangers’ first bona fide ace since at least Yu Darvish — looked every bit of his resume. Kevin Sherrington, Dallas News, 30 Mar. 2023 Our 80-year-old president looks and acts every bit his age. Allysia Finley, WSJ, 12 Mar. 2023 Apply an ample amount of the cleanser to dry hair, massaging it thoroughly to make sure that every bit of hair and scalp is coated. Alena Hall, Verywell Health, 6 Mar. 2023 See More

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“Every bit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/every%20bit. Accessed 31 May. 2023.

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