as in very
in actual fact
people are surprised to learn that he is an authentically certified graduate of clown college
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Adverb
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Indeed, the argument is often made by industry that plastics can sequester carbon from fossil fuels for the very long term, unless they are burned.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025 -
That’s the general public, very interested in these disciplines.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Fantasy football draft season is truly here as the start of the 2025 NFL campaign is just three weeks away.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Handwritten place cards, soft background music, and a welcome drink of sparkling water or champagne upon arrival—these are the elements that will make your gathering truly memorable.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Whether that’s actually true or people just like to complain more 21 years after the original’s finale is certainly up for similar debate.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Social media has birthed an entire lexicon replicated by millions online — even if these words don’t actually mean skibidi.—
Adrian Ma,
NPR,
19 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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His thoughtful and heartfelt musicianship really stand out among the conductors of today, and his connection to the musicians can be heard in the music making.—
Melonee Hurt,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Find out what really goes on behind the cameras in this twisted domestic thriller.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The story is capacious, and genuinely scary at times.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
22 Aug. 2025
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Unfortunately for Serena’s genuinely concerning anxiety, there is indeed meddling.—
Olivia Crandall,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Authentically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authentically. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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