1
as in extremely
to a great degree
the team has vastly improved in the course of the season
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2
as in highly
to a large extent or degree
vastly underestimated the cost of advertising the new product
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Recent Examples of vastly
The teams are also on vastly different trajectories.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
My experience is vastly more diverse than just one city.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025
The arch plans come after the president unveiled grand plans to create a large ballroom attached to the White House, which is likely to change the appearance of the grounds vastly.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025
Eighteen years later, smartphones are vastly more powerful, but each new crop offers fewer dramatic leaps in performance and features.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
My experience is vastly more diverse than just one city.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025
The arch plans come after the president unveiled grand plans to create a large ballroom attached to the White House, which is likely to change the appearance of the grounds vastly.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025
Eighteen years later, smartphones are vastly more powerful, but each new crop offers fewer dramatic leaps in performance and features.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vastly
Adverb
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The last six decades or so have been an extremely subtle hint, and the rest of us have cracked the code.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The drop was exacerbated by a large number of traders who were highly levered, borrowing money to increase the size of their bets.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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Its highly distorted structure could enable complex transition pathways that lead to metastable ice phases.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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With someone like Charles, whose world is incredibly high-pressure and constantly moving — and a big thing is trust.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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But playing shortstop in the big leagues at an elite level is incredibly difficult.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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These circuitous routes greatly lengthen mission durations and limit launches to tight windows.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
15 Oct. 2025
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Becoming part of a new family means learning new traditions, which can vary greatly between different geographical areas in the country.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Elordi treated excited fans to selfies and autographs until the very last second, and del Toro spent much time doing the same to the delight of his fans.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
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In keeping with that, many clear protein powders available online seem to contain no fats and very few carbs (one to two grams), if any at all.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
13 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Seeking their eighth World Series title since moving to Los Angeles in 1957, the Dodgers own considerably more historic and recent postseason success than any other remaining team.—
Scott Phillips,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Apple was also hit with a fine in 2021, although the amount was considerably less than Google’s $177 million sanction.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Demented cheering was broadcast on social media so loudly that many not-terribly-political Americans took notice.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Oct. 2025
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Not terribly long ago, Spanish restaurants were abundant in this part of Manhattan, but a good number have died off in recent years.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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But His Dark Materials offers much more than mere escapism.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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In fact, McElroy says the marketing aim is much bigger than just one theatrical event.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Vastly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vastly. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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