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as in honestly
to tell the truth
actually, I'd rather spend the evening at home
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as in really
in actual fact
I call her Aunt Emily, but she is actually my cousin, not my aunt
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Recent Examples of actually
Larry Nance, a high-profile NBA basketball player who is in the club’s ownership group, had actually crossed paths with Longstaff years before.
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Beren Cross, New York Times, 26 July 2025
The goal was to have finishes that would acquire an artisanal patina which doesn’t merely tolerate cracks and imperfections and instead are actually enhanced by them.
—Patricia Villalobos, Architectural Digest, 26 July 2025
And that doesn’t mean actually going somewhere far.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 26 July 2025
But few of these cases have actually gone to trial, with Tesla often settling claims outside the courtroom.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 14 July 2025
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Beren Cross, New York Times, 26 July 2025
The goal was to have finishes that would acquire an artisanal patina which doesn’t merely tolerate cracks and imperfections and instead are actually enhanced by them.
—Patricia Villalobos, Architectural Digest, 26 July 2025
And that doesn’t mean actually going somewhere far.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 26 July 2025
But few of these cases have actually gone to trial, with Tesla often settling claims outside the courtroom.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actually
Adverb
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Between the wear-everywhere look of jeans and the cloudlike comfort of sweats, these pants are the ultimate warm-weather travel companion—and honestly, a year-round staple.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 July 2025
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And, honestly, Sunny Hostin thought that some of Gillis’ jokes were actually kind of funny.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
17 July 2025
Adverb
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Each suite has its own floor, but the public spaces are where the hotel really shines.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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She’s really elevated the issue to a national level.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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Those moments are deeply emotional and, quite frankly, beautiful enough in their simplicity to bring a tear to the eye.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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Daniels’s trainer, John Conway, has implied that his fighter plans to make the fight an ugly brawl against Shields, which frankly, might be her best bet to win.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Adverb
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And a lot of people took it very much to heart and very seriously.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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And notably Melvin Capital, which had a very large short position against GameStop, lost billions of dollars and closed because of this trade.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
Adverb
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It must be acknowledged that this issue is indeed tricky.—
,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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And then you were born in a place, unlike so many places today (and indeed all countries even a century or two ago), where medicine and care enabled you to live into adulthood.—
Simon Boas
July 23,
Literary Hub,
23 July 2025
Adverb
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Our unique range of technological assets, including AI, can be powerful instruments for good, if guided by a truly human and humane mindset.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The park also boasts Emerald Lake, truly a gem with its luscious mint sparkle.—
Jenny Wisniewski,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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“Actually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actually. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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