1
as in mostly
for the most part
altogether, I'd say we had a pretty good time
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as in completely
to a full extent or degree
I was not altogether prepared for such bad news
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as in collectively
with everyone or everything taken into account at the same time
we spent six months in Europe altogether
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as in nudity
the state of having no clothes on one's body
had never posed in the altogether for a photographer before
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Recent Examples of altogether
Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
As a result, funding for the streetcars dwindled, and the city, county, state, and federal government stopped supporting it altogether.
—Oren Peleg, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
Jason Furman, WSJ, 22 Oct. 2017
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Adverb
Anderson believes the bill will greatly reduce logging, even stop it altogether.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
As a result, funding for the streetcars dwindled, and the city, county, state, and federal government stopped supporting it altogether.
—Oren Peleg, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
Noun
According to my calculations, the White House methodology yields the absurd conclusion that eliminating the corporate tax altogether would boost annual household wages by up to $20,000.
—Jason Furman, WSJ, 22 Oct. 2017
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Adverb
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Social Security benefits – paid mostly to recipients who are older or retired – are typically scheduled to go out on Wednesdays.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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And yet the ceasefire has mostly held.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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Alexander pinned Slater for the win, completely shocking the fans in Sacramento, California.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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An unknown vehicle driving west on Independence Ave then struck the bicycle, ejecting its rider completely off the bike, the crash log said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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Wildfires burning in Miami-Dade and Broward have collectively consumed thousands of acres, reducing local air quality and impacting visibility.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Bird hope this will collectively allow creators to win commissions or secure investment from broadcasters and streamers.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
Noun
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In her lawsuit, Lively said that during filming, Baldoni made inappropriate comments about her appearance, violated physical boundaries while filming a love scene, and pushed for nudity — against Lively’s wishes — during a scene in which her character was giving birth.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Some of the characters kiss each other, but there aren't any explicit interactions, graphic scenes or nudity.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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Hendrick and Lemov are chiefly concerned with improving learning outcomes in the classroom.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Ocean Winds described the deal as one driven chiefly by economics, but hinted at pressure from the White House.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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According to the brothers, the home — despite appearing quite elegant, with its portico, white balustrade, five bedrooms, carved fireplaces and a music room — has long been in decay and would cost millions of dollars to restore.—
Eric Adler
May 12,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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Church-goers who aren't quite ready for lunch food will love this delicious brunch dish.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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With boards appointing fewer women and fewer members overall, the timeline to reaching gender parity could get even longer.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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And LePage’s race in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, as well as House races overall, offers a good laboratory for Vance’s style of politics — there’s even an electoral vote in the state up for grabs in 2028.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
14 May 2026
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At the Pinault Collection, where works by artists such as Michael Armitage have been prominently featured, the nude is stripped of its historical assurances.—
Andrew S. Jacobson,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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Eleven shades span nudes, berries, pinks, and reds, so there is a version of this pencil for every mood and every complexion.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
10 May 2026
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“Altogether.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altogether. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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