1
as in extremely
to a great degree
hugely mistaken about the character of the people he had rented the house to
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2
as in highly
to a large extent or degree
this donation has added hugely to the library's collection of music manuscripts
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Recent Examples of hugely
Clearly, leaving Palmer out or taking him off when Sanchez was dismissed is a huge call because of his hugely influential talent.
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Simon Johnson, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
Several new studies have shown that petroleum distillates are hugely beneficial to humans.
—John Kenney, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Matte Black Finishes Matte black finishes on cabinetry and plumbing fixtures were hugely popular in the last 20 years.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
Some victories are hugely impressive, others less so, but wins are wins.
—Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
That’s hugely foundational for me.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
The Traitors has been hugely popular for the BBC and Peacock on either sides of the pond.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
Both efforts were hugely successful.
—Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
More full-length evening dresses were at Alice + Olivia, where Stacey Bendet pulled out all the stops with a hugely colorful show at Surrogate’s Court in downtown Manhattan.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Simon Johnson, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
Several new studies have shown that petroleum distillates are hugely beneficial to humans.
—John Kenney, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Matte Black Finishes Matte black finishes on cabinetry and plumbing fixtures were hugely popular in the last 20 years.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
Some victories are hugely impressive, others less so, but wins are wins.
—Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
That’s hugely foundational for me.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
The Traitors has been hugely popular for the BBC and Peacock on either sides of the pond.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
Both efforts were hugely successful.
—Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
More full-length evening dresses were at Alice + Olivia, where Stacey Bendet pulled out all the stops with a hugely colorful show at Surrogate’s Court in downtown Manhattan.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hugely
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This shift would prove extremely successful in bolstering Turning Point’s reputation.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Smart cities are an enticing target for adversaries, ranging from cybercriminals to nation-state actors, since the consequences of a successful hack may be widespread and extremely disruptive to daily life.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Major tech firms, for example, famously rely on H-1B visas to fill highly skilled roles with personnel recruited from India and China, among other countries.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
22 Sep. 2025
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The assignments are highly detailed and the company is very transparent about the pay.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Sep. 2025
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Her final five looks referenced the Terminator franchise and were incredibly beautiful, a mixture of flashy metallic leather and luxurious-looking knits that the judges deemed more worthy of the win than Ethan’s fantastical Gothic collection and Jesus’s maximalist Barbie-pink outfits.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Your YouTube channel, Cool Worlds, is incredibly impressive.—
Adam Frank,
Big Think,
25 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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But the amount saved depends greatly on location.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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Going this route also encourages more stable blood sugar, which contributes greatly to sustaining energy levels all day long.—
Audrey Bruno,
SELF,
25 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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If the oil price comes down, very simply, Russia will settle, and the oil price is way down.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
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From September to November, the colors of the leaves make a very pretty contrast to the high red rock canyon walls.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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This increase followed positive developments that reignited investor confidence, although the stock is still considerably behind the S&P 500’s 12% year-to-date rise.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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With patience, however, the deal becomes much more compelling; during our review period, its price dropped to $749, shifting the equation considerably.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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That it’s bound to failure is what makes Don Quixote so terribly sad.—
Ed Simon
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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As winning goes, Ralphie VII doesn’t have a terribly high bar to clear.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
21 Sep. 2025
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Thus far, Team Europe has been able to accomplish that feat much more frequently than Team World — and holds an all-time 5-2 edge in Laver Cup play.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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This is much earlier than prior estimates suggested.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Hugely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hugely. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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