as in completely
to a full extent or degree
not wholly convinced by the evidence that the prosecutor presented
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Recent Examples of wholly
The popular modern farmhouse style has been given a refreshing, wholly original spin by Studio Eckstrom, a firm based in Omaha, Nebraska.
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Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 19 Apr. 2026
The temptation is to treat AI as wholly unprecedented.
—Barry R. Davis, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
By 2024, Pascal was no longer involved, Jason Bateman was added, and the creative direction shifted to a wholly original idea.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Fatone, Mulvihill and Sarlanis all say Boy Band Confidential doesn’t seek to paint a wholly damning portrayal of the boy band life, but rather to show resilience and hope, pointing toward the documentary’s end, which depicts many of the subjects moving on with their lives.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
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Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 19 Apr. 2026
The temptation is to treat AI as wholly unprecedented.
—Barry R. Davis, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
By 2024, Pascal was no longer involved, Jason Bateman was added, and the creative direction shifted to a wholly original idea.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Fatone, Mulvihill and Sarlanis all say Boy Band Confidential doesn’t seek to paint a wholly damning portrayal of the boy band life, but rather to show resilience and hope, pointing toward the documentary’s end, which depicts many of the subjects moving on with their lives.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wholly
Adverb
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Meanwhile, after getting completely smothered over the past two nights, the Red Sox offense jolted to life in the second inning and took advantage of a defensive miscue that extended the inning.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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There are also two completely accessible suites available.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Small said that even in cases where a person fully recovers from peripartum cardiomyopathy, future pregnancies are considered high-risk.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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But evidence is mounting that applicants with questionable histories were either not fully vetted before they were brought on or were hired in spite of their past, an investigation by The Associated Press found.—
Ryan J. Foley,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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One of my favorite memories was a totally random call about 10 years ago.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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This bag is made of supple Italian suede (still suitable for spring and can totally handle summer) and features two interior pockets and a key-ring holder.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Their bond begins to fray, and betrayal — once utterly unthinkable — now becomes all too possible.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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Aside from the wellness factor, this is an utterly beautiful, throw-your-cares-away hotel on a private Caribbean island loved by A-list celebrities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Nothing says summer quite like picking the ripe homegrown tomato straight from your garden.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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After days of whirlwind weather, Chicagoans can expect to see conditions mellow out this week — but April showers aren’t over quite yet.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Quilted jackets layer perfectly over long sleeves, short sleeves, light sweaters, and even dresses.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
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Of course, that doesn’t mean that any eventual peace deal will perfectly balance the victors’ and vanquished’s demands.—
Philippe Welti,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The road construction projects are paid for entirely by municipal funds, Barakzai said, noting that over the past 4 1/2 years, Kabul municipality had raised more than 28 billion afghanis (about $434 million).—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Although row covers and grow tunnels are not entirely effective against groundhogs, covering up garden plants with these products can make groundhogs less likely to nibble on your vegetables.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Iris Law and Amelia Gray Hamlin dress in all-black, paired with leopard print purses, during a photoshoot in New York City on April 17.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Area rivers are all on a very gradual, downward trend but many will still be at the flood stage when Thursday’s system rolls through, according to King, who added that the rain will likely slow, if not halt those receding levels.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Wholly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wholly. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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