in every sense of the word
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: in every possible way
The book is a classic in every sense of the word.
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Jonathan Carone, Parents, 16 Feb. 2026
For Viola Davis, Robert Duvall was a leading man in every sense of the word.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
And yes, there’s a temptation to be just as lurid as the father in doing so, because what director Karim Aïnouz achieves here visually is unreal in every sense of the word.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2026
Healers in every sense of the word—acupuncturists, therapists, doctors, yoga teachers, and other professionals—offering free services to vulnerable people and those working to protect them.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 7 Feb. 2026
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“In every sense of the word.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20every%20sense%20of%20the%20word. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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