as in completely
to a full extent or degree
are you entirely aware of what you're doing with that thing?
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Recent Examples of entirely
Nothing went right with the experience: The producer showed little interest in developing her ideas, the songs came out half-cooked, and the label quickly hit financial trouble, going out of business entirely a few years later.
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Jeff Gage, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2025
They are not deployed by people trying to supplement or enrich their work and potential, but by those looking to automate it away entirely.
—Damon Beres, The Atlantic, 20 May 2025
The new game will take place entirely within the region's major city, Lumiose, and will feature a mix of exploration and real-time battles.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
The entirely new 33,330-square foot, 22-bed hospital opened last year after the original 1962-era hospital was severely damaged by Hurricane Irma in 2017.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
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Jeff Gage, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2025
They are not deployed by people trying to supplement or enrich their work and potential, but by those looking to automate it away entirely.
—Damon Beres, The Atlantic, 20 May 2025
The new game will take place entirely within the region's major city, Lumiose, and will feature a mix of exploration and real-time battles.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
The entirely new 33,330-square foot, 22-bed hospital opened last year after the original 1962-era hospital was severely damaged by Hurricane Irma in 2017.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entirely
Adverb
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But the musician fixated on a totally different moment.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
12 May 2025
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Downsides: The headboard feels a little thin, the assembly instructions might not be totally accurate, and the overall design leans a lot more pared down.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2025
Adverb
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If those conversations do happen, Dr. Brady stresses the importance of listening fully and without judgment.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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With 13 major islands, each one offers a unique natural story, making a knowledgeable guide essential to fully experience the region.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
Adverb
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Halper, of Top Ten Liquors, isn’t quite sure what to expect from the federal government.—
Danielle Wiener-Bronner,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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Almost, but not quite spontaneously, Adam and Teddy take off in Teddy’s truck, heading north, maybe to the arctic, maybe to just get out of town for a bit.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
Adverb
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Washington is about to host a global festival for the LGBTQ community and its allies—all while President Donald Trump is in the White House overseeing a government that is wholly hostile to the visitors’ goals.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
17 May 2025
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And consumers, across both major parties, wholly expect tariffs to be painfully pricey: Year-ahead inflation expectations leapt to 7.3% from 6.5%, Friday’s report showed.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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Goin starts with gold and makes it into something more precious: say, as just one example, a salad of delicate, impossibly sweet lettuces paired with slices of firm, ripe avocado, moons of blood orange, new sugar snap peas and a light, fragrant, perfectly balanced basil-buttermilk dressing.—
Sam Sifton,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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My favorite looks, though, were always ones that perfectly encapsulated #MinnieStyle.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
18 May 2025
Adverb
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Their bond begins to fray, and betrayal—once utterly unthinkable—now becomes all too possible. Sacker Entertainment Law is handling business affairs, production legal and finance legal for Paper Tiger.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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After playing just one division foe over the first six weeks of the season — a three-game sweep of the utterly helpless Colorado Rockies last month — the Dodgers are finally getting into the meat of their division schedule.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
Adverb
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Garden Graduation is all about creating a whimsical experience with floral outdoor place settings, picnic-style decor with gingham throws, and charcuterie boards.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
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Have an interest in birding—or at least want to see what this nostalgic trend is all about?—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
17 May 2025
Adverb
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The pig is then placed on a spit and slow roasted for several hours, until the meat is thoroughly cooked and the skin outside becomes perfectly crispy and crackled.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
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He was thoroughly dominated by Randle all series and walked out of Target Center saying these Wolves may not be done yet.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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“Entirely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entirely. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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