1
as in extremely
to a great degree
after reading all the praise from critics, I found the play to be colossally disappointing
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2
as in highly
to a large extent or degree
the most colossally rude person she had ever met
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colossally
Adverb
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No league in the United States is more popular than the National Football League, making the schedule release an extremely exciting day for the sports world.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025 -
The economic sanctions cut off Syria from the global financial system and has made economic recovery extremely challenging after 14 years of grinding war.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
Adverb
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Species: The most valuable trees are hardy, durable, highly adaptable and won’t drop debris like nuts or pods everywhere.—
LEW SICHELMAN,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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Specialized Technologies, Equipment And Engineering Solutions Project Cargo demands the use of highly specialized equipment, selected and configured based on detailed engineering assessments.—
Umberto Cavallaro,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Booking flights into Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport or Fresno Yosemite International Airport can be incredibly costly, and after flying in you still need to navigate multi-hour drives to actually make it to the parks.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
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As incredibly fast as that is, space is incredibly spread out.—
Jarred Roberts,
The Conversation,
20 May 2025
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That's crucial because solar wind can greatly affect satellites and robotic explorers in space.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Research shows that welcoming cities and states contribute greatly to public safety.—
Karina Ayala-Bermejo,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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Listen to this article 2 min Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce will be getting his steps in after his Game 2 Celtics-Knicks prediction ended terribly for him.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2025
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The Celtics are doing that and shooting terribly, following up a 25 percent 3-point shooting performance in Game 1 with a 25 percent performance in Game 2.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
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In this particular case, Johnson’s ugly goal was utterly befitting of the 2024-25 Europa League final.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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These new elements are neither remarkable nor unwelcome, but devoting time to them at the expense of Stitch is an utterly baffling decision.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
21 May 2025
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The latest trailer was released on May 14, and it's packed with heroic vibes, jaw-dropping visuals, and what looks like a very annoyed protagonist.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
14 May 2025
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Artwork can always be colorful, even in a very neutral room.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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But the inflation-dampening effects of tariffs could persist and even widen in the April CPI report, set to be released Tuesday, and the May numbers too, Sweet said.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Thanks to his green card, his two children, ages 12 and 16, were able to come to the U.S. too within the last year.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
12 May 2025
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“Colossally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colossally. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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