1
as in mostly
for the most part
altogether, I'd say we had a pretty good time
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2
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
Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
DeSantis has proposed either lowering or eliminating property taxes altogether, which would require a constitutional amendment approved by at least 60% of voters.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2025
Jason Furman, WSJ, 22 Oct. 2017
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Adverb
Mayor Keith Blackburn suggested that the council stop issuing proclamations altogether except for two.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
DeSantis has proposed either lowering or eliminating property taxes altogether, which would require a constitutional amendment approved by at least 60% of voters.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for altogether
Adverb
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In stock markets abroad, indexes were mostly lower across Europe and Asia.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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Seattle still got the best performance of rookie Logan Evan’s big-league career, a competitive outing from Emerson Hancock and his inflated ERA, and seven mostly dominant innings from Bryan Woo, one of the more talented pitchers in the majors.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Adverb
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And while Sirens shows flickers of ambition to transcend the typical A-list crime soap, its admittedly addictive pleasures are chiefly of the sudsy variety.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
22 May 2025
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Barreto, while maintaining the FWC’s investigation contributed to Pino now facing a felony charge, said aspects of the investigation, chiefly why the body camera footage wasn’t retained as evidence, will be reevaluated.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2025
Adverb
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Looking up height requirements in advance can avoid disappointment for kids who may not be quite tall enough for some rides.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Some are quite tolerant of drought and others prefer moist planting sites.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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According to veteran distributors, Wednesday is overall the slowest day of the week in terms of box office grosses.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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However, drinking okra water daily would offer hydration benefits, as research shows that increasing your water intake overall supports hydrated skin and can improve a complexion.10 3.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
21 May 2025
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Classic reds and burgundies aside, there are a host of pinks, nudes, and mauves to play with too—20 in total—to suit any look.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 May 2025
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Gisele Bündchen’s steamy bronze glow in 1999 was just as prescient, elevating bombshell nudes into the gold standard of summer makeup.—
Sophie Schulte-Hillen,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
Adverb
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The concern surrounding eggs and cholesterol is mainly to do with eating the egg yolk, where the majority of the dietary cholesterol is concentrated, says O’Neal.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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The brand’s Kali Kali kohl pencils come in a range of mainly neutral shades, but its royal-blue Neela Neela iteration makes for a vibrant waterline accent or a smudgy statement.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
Adverb
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To have this ability to contain secrets but to withhold them and have this facade with Michaela that’s totally different than the relationship with her sister, to keep all those plates spinning, that’s a tall order.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
24 May 2025
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Omar Barghouti, the co-founder of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, a global campaign aimed at pressuring Israel to end its occupation of Palestinian land, told CNN that unless Israel’s allies totally stop support for Israel, their actions will yield few results.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
Adverb
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There is only one generation, and feeding is generally finished by late June.—
Pamm Cooper,
Hartford Courant,
10 May 2025
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But adult-only events generally require some advance planning so the parents can coordinate child care.—
Emily Siner,
NPR,
10 May 2025
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“Altogether.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altogether. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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