as in extremely
to a great degree
that's some seriously good pie
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Recent Examples of seriously
While the plane was able to safely land, and no one was seriously injured, 12 people went to the hospital and were treated for hyperventilation.
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Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
Media Matters, which has been seriously hampered by Musk and company, said the injunction is a symbol of effective resistance to the Trump administration.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2025
The driver and a rear-seat passenger of the Hyundai were seriously injured and hospitalized, while a front-seat passenger in the Hyundai was uninjured.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
In the months of January and February, with Trump preparing to take office and beginning to talk seriously about tariffs, the category was the No. 1 import into the United States by value out of more than 1,200 categories.
—Ken Roberts, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
Media Matters, which has been seriously hampered by Musk and company, said the injunction is a symbol of effective resistance to the Trump administration.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2025
The driver and a rear-seat passenger of the Hyundai were seriously injured and hospitalized, while a front-seat passenger in the Hyundai was uninjured.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
In the months of January and February, with Trump preparing to take office and beginning to talk seriously about tariffs, the category was the No. 1 import into the United States by value out of more than 1,200 categories.
—Ken Roberts, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seriously
Adverb
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Prioritize child and pet safety: Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Nevertheless, a five-time winner losing the season-long race to an opponent who hasn't won a single event is something extremely improbable to see on any other major golf tour.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Despite his status as a pop culture icon for close to 50 years now, ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic has claimed he’s not terribly bothered about being overlooked by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
14 Aug. 2025
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Plus, those businesses rely on a strong supply chain, which has been terribly disrupted by tariffs in recent months.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Indeed, the argument is often made by industry that plastics can sequester carbon from fossil fuels for the very long term, unless they are burned.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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That’s the general public, very interested in these disciplines.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Short n’ Sweet, but anticipation for her next project is incredibly high.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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That’s incredibly refreshing and reminded us of Daytona’s thrilling nature.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
24 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Manny Machado followed with a walk, and he too was thrown out trying to take second on the back end of a double steal.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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The scorecards were a little too tight, in my opinion.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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His thoughtful and heartfelt musicianship really stand out among the conductors of today, and his connection to the musicians can be heard in the music making.—
Melonee Hurt,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Find out what really goes on behind the cameras in this twisted domestic thriller.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Still, these businesses work to maintain complex supply chains with multiple suppliers, which is both time consuming and highly manual.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Aug. 2025
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Along with affordable exotics, young collectors are also paying up for supercars, especially rare and highly specific Paganis, Bugattis and Rufs, the boutique German builder.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Advocates for preserving the old facilities have started a Change.org petition that has so far received more than 770 signatures.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
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The fact that Prince Andrew was invited so soon after the entire controversy surrounding the biography and so many rumors involving both Prince William and Prince Harry sends a big message of support from his big brother.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Seriously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seriously. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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