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as in honestly
to tell the truth
actually, I'd rather spend the evening at home
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as in really
in actual fact
I call her Aunt Emily, but she is actually my cousin, not my aunt
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Recent Examples of actually
Along with other adjustments made with tools like Photoshop, the end result is a shockingly precise view of the galaxy—the yellow mist around the spiral is actually tens of thousands of stars.
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Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 July 2025
Speaking of Halloween, the album cover looks a little scarier than the album actually is.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 14 July 2025
Inventory was actually higher than pre-pandemic level and the highest going as far as 2016, according to data from Realtor.com.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Blue Jays manager tossed Blue Jays manager Jay Schneider was ejected in the fifth inning, arguing that a foul ball was actually a home run.
—Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
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Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 July 2025
Speaking of Halloween, the album cover looks a little scarier than the album actually is.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 14 July 2025
Inventory was actually higher than pre-pandemic level and the highest going as far as 2016, according to data from Realtor.com.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Blue Jays manager tossed Blue Jays manager Jay Schneider was ejected in the fifth inning, arguing that a foul ball was actually a home run.
—Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actually
Adverb
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Between the wear-everywhere look of jeans and the cloudlike comfort of sweats, these pants are the ultimate warm-weather travel companion—and honestly, a year-round staple.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 July 2025
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And, honestly, Sunny Hostin thought that some of Gillis’ jokes were actually kind of funny.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
17 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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For as all-encompassing as the laws of physics are in our daily lives, especially behind the wheel, humankind really has taken them for granted.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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When Draper closed the game out with an ace, Court 1 frankly erupted in polite conversation.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
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The Case For Reimagining Leadership Most leadership models were designed for command-and-control hierarchies and, frankly, for homogeneity.—
Damien Howard,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Adverb
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He’s been a huge part of us being in contention and he’s pitched very, very well.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The robes at Forestis are a very on-brand forest green and have hoods.—
Hannah Freedman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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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To this day, Botswana remains my touchstone for what a truly transformative safari can be.—
Marni Granston,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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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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“Actually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actually. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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