pretty much

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Synonyms of pretty muchnext
: mainly, largely

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How to Style It Scandi bobs work for pretty much anyone, and there are so many different ways to wear them. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 16 July 2026 This exact situation has pretty much happened before in the Champions League. — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 15 July 2026 In a healthy forest, each section pretty much resembles any other. — Literary Hub, 15 July 2026 Greenlighting a fifth movie in the franchise was pretty much a no-brainer. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pretty much

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“Pretty much.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pretty%20much. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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