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as in extremely
to a great degree
that was a very brave thing to do
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as in really
in actual fact
the very same thing happened to me
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as in same
being one and not another
we stayed in the very hotel my parents stayed in for their honeymoon
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as in mere
being this and no more
the very thought of having to go through that again is scary
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as in real
existing in fact and not merely as a possibility
tourism is the very lifeblood of this community—the town would surely die without it
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as in simple
having no exceptions or restrictions
the very nerve of that woman—telling me how to raise my own children
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Recent Examples of very
Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Ares a very high 71%+ definite recommend, the 18-24 set gave it the lowest of any demographic at 44%.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Billy Perrigo, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
And right at the very top of that list should be five words capitalized and maybe even in bold print.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
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Adverb
Plain black iced and hot coffee have very similar nutritional characteristics and no sugar content.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Ares a very high 71%+ definite recommend, the 18-24 set gave it the lowest of any demographic at 44%.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Brooks' arrival suggests that Meta may now be exploring that very approach.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
And right at the very top of that list should be five words capitalized and maybe even in bold print.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for very
Adverb
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Almeida is extremely likely to have wrestling success early in this fight, and the question becomes whether Volkov can survive and extend the matchup.—
Brett Appley,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Last offseason, the Red Sox were extremely active, trading for ace pitcher Garrett Crochet and signing All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Because that could really be interesting.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
22 Oct. 2025
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The odds of a hurricane landfall in the US really dwindle at the end of October and into November, but there have been notable late-season exceptions.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Lorincz called 911 for a second time around that same time.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Enough of that same classic cocktail to serve a crowd?—
Editors of Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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At this stage, Bessent’s suggestion that private investors will step in to meet the funding gap is mere vaporware.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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That may be why the 2024 election saw Labour and the Conservatives get their lowest share of the vote ever; the huge Labour majority was built on a mere 34% support that was hugely efficient, but not particularly enthusiastic.—
Anand Menon,
Time,
18 Oct. 2025
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Sometimes, though, the homeowners and their stories are truly the real treasure.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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The film, which includes the real audio of Hind Rajab before her death, has attracted several high-profile supporters, including Brad Pitt, Joaquin Phoenix, Rooney Mara, Alfonso Cuaron, and Jonathan Glazer.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While House Republicans can pass legislation with a simple majority vote, Senate Republicans cannot advance most matters without meeting a 60-vote threshold.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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But in stoppage time, Miami was gifted a third goal when Jordi Alba crossed from the left and keeper Willis, colliding with defender Walker Zimmerman, spilled the ball right to Messi, who had the simplest of tap-ins.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Arguably the best thing about this season (other than every time Sage shows up on my TV screen) is how incredibly personal Savannah takes everything.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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The country is incredibly violent.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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On a night in which the bench truly ignited the Raptors, there were positives to grasp.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Sometimes, though, the homeowners and their stories are truly the real treasure.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Very.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/very. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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