1
as in totally
to a full extent or degree
she waited until we were completely finished before starting the next part
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as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details
an allegation that was completely investigated and found to be groundless
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Recent Examples of completely
Two participants mentioned that their depression had abated completely.
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Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
Across the Eastern Alps, scientists estimate that 30 percent of glaciers could disappear completely by 2030.
—Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2026
Redzepi isn’t completely clueless.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The brilliance of saying that this was a collective — the group was going to go their own ways and extend the legacy of Wu-Tang Clan while never completely separating from it.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
The difference between a $45 plan and a $60 plan is negligible if your refrigerator breaks down and only the more expensive plan has a high enough coverage cap to completely replace it.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
My career was at a completely different level back then.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
The façade completely fell down, and lights were hanging out.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Those wishing to discover a completely different side of Brooks can check out his debut album, Smooth Love.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
Across the Eastern Alps, scientists estimate that 30 percent of glaciers could disappear completely by 2030.
—Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2026
Redzepi isn’t completely clueless.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The brilliance of saying that this was a collective — the group was going to go their own ways and extend the legacy of Wu-Tang Clan while never completely separating from it.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
The difference between a $45 plan and a $60 plan is negligible if your refrigerator breaks down and only the more expensive plan has a high enough coverage cap to completely replace it.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
My career was at a completely different level back then.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
The façade completely fell down, and lights were hanging out.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Those wishing to discover a completely different side of Brooks can check out his debut album, Smooth Love.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completely
Adverb
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This under-$40 Amazon pick totally does the trick, and even comes with a little matching pouch.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
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For the first time in a long time, the Oscar race seems to be totally up in the air.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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As Morocco’s indigenous inhabitants, El Hammoumy continued, the Berbers are like other native peoples around the world who have been systematically dispossessed of their lands and heritage for centuries.—
Kevin West,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Organizations that sustain Iran's regime are being systematically and deliberately taken down.—
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FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Any residual good will between the Pentagon and Anthropic soon fully deteriorated.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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These strengths rely on a mind that is calm, adaptable and fully online, not one that is hijacked and overwhelmed by cognitive overload.—
Elan Gepner-Dales,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Then, take the time to smooth it and thoroughly clean it.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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Linens and Upholstered Items If it can't be thoroughly washed or deep cleaned, textiles don’t come home with me.—
Ashley Poskin,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Our art is to create something that’s identical and yet utterly different.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
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No doubt that playful warmth played a part in him being cast as Luffy, a hilariously nonchalant, yet utterly sincere would-be pirate.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Yet, too often, this category is flooded with forgettable songs by big name artists who squeak into eligibility because their music was quite literally a last-minute contribution for the end credits.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
10 Mar. 2026
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Considering the general decline of pure album sales, short tracklist and a lead single that didn’t quite take over the world, The Romantic’s opening week total is nothing to scoff at.—
Eric Renner Brown,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The two layers of moist, flavorful cake pair perfectly with creamy cream cheese frosting.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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The classic polka dots and square neckline are perfectly on-trend for this season, while the lightweight rayon fabric folds up easily for convenient suitcase storage.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Kim Kardashian is a generational icon with more global name recognition than almost any living human and can be almost wholly credited with creating a new reality TV paradigm.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
11 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Sakaba is an unpredictable but wholly delicious contemporary Japanese restaurant.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Completely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completely. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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