1
as in very
in actual fact
I'm really sorry I upset you
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2
as in actually
to tell the truth
well, really, I'd rather go to the movies than go to dinner
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as in definitely
without any question
that was really a sweet gesture on your part
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as in extremely
to a great degree
really tired after staying up all night
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Recent Examples of really
That was really compelling to me, so to have her as my first celebrity client was a dream.
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Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 16 Sep. 2025
At a time in which the president does not care about expertise (or economics, really), the Senate must build its own real capacity to evaluate candidates.
—James B. Speta, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
Los Angeles is really good at preserving its own history.
—Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
But Kiah really took that sentiment to heart.
—Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
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Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 16 Sep. 2025
At a time in which the president does not care about expertise (or economics, really), the Senate must build its own real capacity to evaluate candidates.
—James B. Speta, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
Los Angeles is really good at preserving its own history.
—Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
But Kiah really took that sentiment to heart.
—Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for really
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The player known as Dan the Man during his playing days remains very active in a lot of different arenas.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Some like to get to the airport very early, with time for a full picnic, while others are dashing in at the last minute while downing a protein bar.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
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It was actually called The Landlord’s Game, and designed by a woman, Elizabeth Maggie.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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My next question was actually about generational tension.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Most bands’ B-sides were random live tracks, extraneous remixes, or goofing off in the studio — and Oasis did engage in a bit of that — but Oasis also famously burned off a number of instant classics as B-sides as if to prove this band was definitely no flash in the pan.—
Jesse Adams,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Somewhat in 2020, definitely in 2024.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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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
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As a leader, putting your focus building a truly innovative organization can enable you to pull up and look at the equity landscape from a bigger picture lens.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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How much lower the millage rate should be, what kind of rebate would truly help working families, and where to find funds to offset rising utility costs were the key questions that deadlocked the council.—
Veronica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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That alone really is the world to me, honestly.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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The pic honestly wouldn't look too out of place if scattered among a bunch of Waterworld behind-the-scenes photos, which is surprising given Star Wars' general avoidance of nautical fare in live action.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
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Wallpaper Scraps Wallpaper can certainly be expensive, and even a small amount of leftover paper can go a long way, so don't toss it!—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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The declaration – codename MWRWC – was certainly a bold one.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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Even raid racers are not terribly excited about that, and apparently even like the previous World’s First team is even going to bother with it.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Set in his native Scotland and lovingly photographed, the film tantalizes even without a terribly original story.—
Stephen Farber,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Really.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/really. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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