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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
The 22-year-old Australian influencer grew up in the 2010s era makeup YouTubers — when NikkieTutorials, Jaclyn Hill and Laura Lee were the reigning queens of social media — and was completely taken by their creative looks.
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Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Harmlessly wandering about the village, belly and breasts exposed—at times completely naked—Pagli discomforts established codes of etiquette.
—JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
An area rug can completely change how a room feels—adding warmth, softness, and personality from the very first step.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
Biologists have also studied populations on Cane Ridge in Gibson County, but that habitat was destroyed completely decades ago, according to a 1985 study from Indiana State University.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
Over the course of the movie, a psychically gifted teen breaks down under the weight of his abilities—most viscerally in a sequence in which his body, seemingly completely out of his control, mutates into an ever-growing mass of flesh.
—The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025
It’s been really interesting, seeing the trends, because some audiences make very similar decisions, whereas other audiences make completely different decisions.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
The feeling is completely different from previous activities.
—Billboard Korea, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
Video posted by Jamaica’s Constabulary Force in Black River, near where the eye came ashore, show snarled and downed power lines, piles of debris and many buildings completely collapsed — all on a street still covered in water.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Harmlessly wandering about the village, belly and breasts exposed—at times completely naked—Pagli discomforts established codes of etiquette.
—JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
An area rug can completely change how a room feels—adding warmth, softness, and personality from the very first step.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
Biologists have also studied populations on Cane Ridge in Gibson County, but that habitat was destroyed completely decades ago, according to a 1985 study from Indiana State University.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
Over the course of the movie, a psychically gifted teen breaks down under the weight of his abilities—most viscerally in a sequence in which his body, seemingly completely out of his control, mutates into an ever-growing mass of flesh.
—The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025
It’s been really interesting, seeing the trends, because some audiences make very similar decisions, whereas other audiences make completely different decisions.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
The feeling is completely different from previous activities.
—Billboard Korea, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
Video posted by Jamaica’s Constabulary Force in Black River, near where the eye came ashore, show snarled and downed power lines, piles of debris and many buildings completely collapsed — all on a street still covered in water.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completely
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Best known for hosting the HGTV show Home Town alongside her husband, Ben Napier, the interior designer is no stranger to curating her home and closet to feel cozy, approachable, and totally warm (in more ways than one).—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Some of the findings weren’t totally surprising.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a lifeline for independent journalism and educational programming, especially in rural America, is being systematically dismantled.—
Andrew Weinstein,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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To buy the Eight Sleep is to buy fully, with your whole body, into the idea that the future of sleep is technological.—
Nancy Walecki,
The Atlantic,
25 Oct. 2025
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Quadcopter and multirotor drones Draganfly develops quadcopter and multirotor drones that are easy to use, quick to deploy, and fully calibrated at the company’s manufacturing facilities.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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Be sure to thoroughly clean the floors afterwards to eliminate the risk of slips or falls.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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The virus is present in stool as well, so changing diapers or helping a sick child in the bathroom can lead to infection if hands aren’t washed thoroughly.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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To think Guardiola’s side are going to experience another dramatic slump in form would be to utterly ignore their recent history.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Made in equal parts as creator Hugo Ensslin originally conceived it, the Green Chartreuse utterly dominates the experience, but back down the liqueur and boost the other two ingredients a touch, and the Tipperary is a bold but charming drink.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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This shortfall was quite disappointing.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Oct. 2025
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There’s also been quite a bit of slash and burn.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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The 27-yard dart, perfectly thrown to the goal line, unlocked a tie at 27 on the first play of the fourth quarter.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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For makeup, Sweeney’s hot pink eyeliner perfectly complemented her pastel gown.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Peychaud’s Bitters, all cherry and anise as opposed to Angostura Bitters’ cinnamon and clove, combines with the herbal pop of absinthe and the spicy backbone of the rye to create something wholly new.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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Lassie was wholly concentrated on the trainers.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Completely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completely. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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