in every sense of the word
idiom
: in every possible way
The book is a classic in every sense of the word.
Examples of in every sense of the word in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The situation is disastrous in every sense of the word.
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Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 25 Feb. 2024
Here, Rock is stripped down in every sense of the word, from the decision to wear a t-shirt and slacks to the subject matter, which is topical but more personal than he’s ever allowed his act to be.
—Eric Farwell, EW.com, 9 Jan. 2024
Yes, Narducci, playing a boss in every sense of the word.
—Taylore Glynn, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2024
The result is nothing short of magical: a feast for the eyes, an entertaining epic in every sense of the word.
—Lucas Trevor, Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2023
But the Wolverines were a true team in every sense of the word.
—J. Brady McCollough, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2024
Rodrigo Prieto By Tania Franco Klein in Mexico City
Rodrigo Prieto is a true genius in every sense of the word.
—Brandon Choe, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2023
Kerry Washington and Reese Witherspoon are work friends in every sense of the word.
—Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 8 Dec. 2023
The result is nothing short of magical: a feast for the eyes, an entertaining epic in every sense of the word….
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Dec. 2023
Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 25 Feb. 2024
Here, Rock is stripped down in every sense of the word, from the decision to wear a t-shirt and slacks to the subject matter, which is topical but more personal than he’s ever allowed his act to be.
—Eric Farwell, EW.com, 9 Jan. 2024
Yes, Narducci, playing a boss in every sense of the word.
—Taylore Glynn, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2024
The result is nothing short of magical: a feast for the eyes, an entertaining epic in every sense of the word.
—Lucas Trevor, Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2023
But the Wolverines were a true team in every sense of the word.
—J. Brady McCollough, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2024
Rodrigo Prieto By Tania Franco Klein in Mexico City
Rodrigo Prieto is a true genius in every sense of the word.
—Brandon Choe, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2023
Kerry Washington and Reese Witherspoon are work friends in every sense of the word.
—Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 8 Dec. 2023
The result is nothing short of magical: a feast for the eyes, an entertaining epic in every sense of the word….
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Dec. 2023
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