: to a very great or vast degree or extent : exceedingly
two people with vastly different tastes
a vastly more powerful bomb
But bluff and bravado … won against potential enemies who vastly outnumbered him.—
David Gilmour
David GilmourIt was the most eclectic—yet also vastly entertaining—evening of dance I have seen in a long time.—Rita Felciano
Rita FelcianoExamples of vastly in a Sentence
the team has vastly improved in the course of the season
vastly underestimated the cost of advertising the new product
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The secret process, which takes as long as needed, is vastly different from U.S. presidential, local and even mayoral elections.
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—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
Pakistan has long been at a major disadvantage in its wars with India due to its vastly smaller land mass and population.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2025
These include genetic factors; the ever-broadening definition of autism itself, now known as autism spectrum disorder, or ASD; and vastly improved screening programs nationwide.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
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Gabriele Regalbuto, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Conversely, other economists and data center lobbyists argue that the industry’s overall impact vastly outweighs those potential losses, including by supporting local infrastructure and catalyzing further investment.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
Pakistan has long been at a major disadvantage in its wars with India due to its vastly smaller land mass and population.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2025
These include genetic factors; the ever-broadening definition of autism itself, now known as autism spectrum disorder, or ASD; and vastly improved screening programs nationwide.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Vastly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vastly. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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