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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
Bonuses are actually amortized equally each year rather than being credited as a lump sum in the year paid.
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Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 1 July 2025
But my responsibility is to showcase that this is but a drop in the bucket of how people actually feel in the city.
—Leila Fadel, NPR, 1 July 2025
Failures that are particularly funny or noteworthy might receive some attention, but the majority of content is designed to talk about how the user is learning, growing or succeeding in some way—even if that isn’t actually happening.
—Drew Gerber, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Juventus have announced a new contract with kit manufacturer Adidas — which, contrary to general trends in elite football, is actually worth less in real terms than their last one.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 1 July 2025
But my responsibility is to showcase that this is but a drop in the bucket of how people actually feel in the city.
—Leila Fadel, NPR, 1 July 2025
Failures that are particularly funny or noteworthy might receive some attention, but the majority of content is designed to talk about how the user is learning, growing or succeeding in some way—even if that isn’t actually happening.
—Drew Gerber, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Juventus have announced a new contract with kit manufacturer Adidas — which, contrary to general trends in elite football, is actually worth less in real terms than their last one.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actually
Adverb
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That is, being able to share openly and honestly about their inner worlds.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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But honestly, hydrating your face with moisturizer is really important.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 June 2025
Adverb
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Take out the magic of enjoying it at the Happiest Place on Earth, and those hard, sorbet-like cups really missed the mark for many Disney fans.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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What really sets these places apart, though, is the guest experience.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Adverb
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Zoning is difficult, and frankly, tourism reigns king.—
Denise Hruby,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2025
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Celsius is known for its (frankly delicious) energy drinks, but the manufacturer makes caffeine-free hydration packets too.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
24 June 2025
Adverb
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The problem with Canadian nationalism is that Canada is very new.—
Stephen Marche,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2025
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One place the Padres desperately need to upgrade is the outfield, but there aren't very many quality outfielders expected to be on the market.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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In a filing on Tuesday, defendants argued that the president does indeed have the authority to fire and appoint the Librarian of Congress and that his appointees then have the ability to choose a new Copyright Register.—
Kate Knibbs,
ArsTechnica,
28 June 2025
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Unlike Rose, however, Rodriguez has not received a lifetime ban and has indeed been eligible for Hall of Fame induction since 2021.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
Adverb
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There’s a difference between shutting off and truly recharging.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The Leo full moon also stirs up themes of home and family for you on the 12th, pushing you to reevaluate what security truly means to you.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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“Actually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actually. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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