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as in indeed
not merely this but also
he is a kind, truly generous man
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as in actually
to tell the truth
truly, I had no idea you were throwing me a party
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as in definitely
without any question
I very much appreciate your gift—truly, I can't thank you enough!
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as in very
in actual fact
this is truly the nicest thing anyone has done for me
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Recent Examples of truly
Many of us had to study the changes between models to truly appreciate the brand’s efforts to improve an already beloved device.
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Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 1 July 2025
Where are your resources flowing — and is it truly aligned with your soul’s calling?
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 June 2025
Asking if an immigrant truly had a right to be here was now, technically, bipartisan.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 30 June 2025
For something truly unique, the company says bespoke customization options are available on request.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 1 July 2025
Where are your resources flowing — and is it truly aligned with your soul’s calling?
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 June 2025
Asking if an immigrant truly had a right to be here was now, technically, bipartisan.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 30 June 2025
For something truly unique, the company says bespoke customization options are available on request.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truly
Adverb
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And the 7-footer did indeed serve as a ref the final half.—
Gary Bedore
July 10,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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But drill down another level and the challenges facing the legacy networks are grim indeed.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
11 July 2025
Adverb
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For the individuals that are actually operating the fireworks, an important safety precaution to remember is to light the fireworks away from the body without projecting the face over the fire.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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In a statement to the Miami Herald, Perez rejected the notion that the Northeast Corridor dollars were actually at risk and warned the DeSantis administration against attempting to cut funding in the Miami area.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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The Mandalorian and Andor are done (Mando with its movie), The Acolyte was cancelled, The Book of Boba Fett is definitely dead.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Paris is definitely the strongest fashion week, with a very good balance between mega brands that delivered great shows and emerging talents or independent brands with high creative voices.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
Adverb
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The problem with Canadian nationalism is that Canada is very new.—
Stephen Marche,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2025
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Embarking on the journey of franchising a business can be a very daunting step, but taking time to identify a franchising style that works for you and your business and to build a model that is authentic to you should make that journey a much easier one.—
Fiona Simpson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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Few modern conflicts have certainly sparked as much global outrage, division, and scrutiny as the war in Gaza — not just because of the war’s scale, but for the staggering human toll on civilians.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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At $1,500, the 10 Recumbent Bike is certainly an investment.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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And honestly, Evans’ hot takes rarely rise above room temperature.—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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As The Change Room panel spoke menopause—openly, honestly, and without shame.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
7 July 2025
Adverb
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And with your newfound glow, your bridal glam will surely appear more luminous.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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For a long time, reports indicated the king had been unwilling to deepen the rift between him and Prince Harry, but a move such as this one would surely cause their ongoing feud to escalate.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
30 June 2025
Adverb
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This was years ago, before nail art really took off.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
1 July 2025
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That was really hard to watch on the show, her struggling.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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“Truly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truly. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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