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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
For a truly private reef encounter, consider exclusive-use islands like Pelorus Private Island, which has a full-service beach house that accommodates 11 guests.
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Stuart Rigg, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
The place has it all: Excellent food with layers of flavor and a truly laudable mission centered on teaching job skills and life skills to rehab graduates working their way back into the community.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2025
Everyone will be blown away by how delicious this recipe truly is.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
Typically, customers who truly value a product will work with a software company to find mutually beneficial terms.
—Vidhi Agrawal, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Stuart Rigg, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
The place has it all: Excellent food with layers of flavor and a truly laudable mission centered on teaching job skills and life skills to rehab graduates working their way back into the community.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2025
Everyone will be blown away by how delicious this recipe truly is.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
Typically, customers who truly value a product will work with a software company to find mutually beneficial terms.
—Vidhi Agrawal, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truly
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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The banana plant is actually the world’s largest herb.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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And that doesn’t mean actually going somewhere far.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
26 July 2025
Adverb
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That’s not to say the 128 GB option is definitely gone—perhaps these will be available only through the Google Store, region-locked, or as network exclusives.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Baby Basco) — is definitely my favorite act in town right now.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
Adverb
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Pregame pyrotechnics at Nissan Stadium ignited a brief – but very noticeable – fire next to the sideline near one of the end zones.—
Gentry Estes,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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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
Adverb
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The heat was certainly a factor for the audience, which brought handheld folding fans and tried to stay hydrated in the near 100-degree temperatures.—
Courtney Devores,
Charlotte Observer,
28 July 2025
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Russia is certainly a threat to the United States and its European allies in NATO — but European nations can and should take the lead for the conventional defense of Europe, given that their population is five times and their economy is 10 times that of Russia.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
28 July 2025
Adverb
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Leaders who can answer these questions honestly can start to create the conditions for a culture of trust, initiative, and sustainable high performance.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Food is not safe, in good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 July 2025
Adverb
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Advocates for such measures can surely argue that the removal of frictional barriers is beneficial to enabling capital flows among risk takers, perhaps raising the economy’s metabolism.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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One aid in the human desire to be smart about money will surely be longtime wealth management and trust expert Mark Shupe’s new book, The Moneyball Method: A Middle-Class Manifesto for Objective Investing.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
26 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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Which one ends up most closely resembling reality depends largely on whether Trump really is the TACO Man or the Tariff Man.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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“Truly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truly. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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