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
Guilty pleasures are one thing, but utterly delicious bits of television are something else entirely.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 May 2026
First, this strain of hantavirus has been previously studied by epidemiologists; SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID, was entirely new to science.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 15 May 2026
In Monchique, three of the five days are spent entirely in silence, with mountain views and a swimming hole.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Nobody seemed entirely sure whether Lady Gaga was actually coming.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 May 2026
First, this strain of hantavirus has been previously studied by epidemiologists; SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID, was entirely new to science.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 15 May 2026
In Monchique, three of the five days are spent entirely in silence, with mountain views and a swimming hole.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Nobody seemed entirely sure whether Lady Gaga was actually coming.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entirely
Adverb
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Alexander pinned Slater for the win, completely shocking the fans in Sacramento, California.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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An unknown vehicle driving west on Independence Ave then struck the bicycle, ejecting its rider completely off the bike, the crash log said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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Included in this luxury is the Eclipse pool, which seamlessly flows from indoor to outdoor, and totally riddled with kids.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The two developed a close relationship, but Griffin always had a strange feeling that his dad wasn't totally innocent during his years as a cop.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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Directed by Johan Candert, Ocean Dreams features underwater cinematography that fully immerses audiences in the ocean world.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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The result is a fiery and impassioned offering that finds the veteran fully engaged and intent on proving no chinks have been left in his armor despite his tenuous back-and-forth with his Compton counterpart.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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According to the brothers, the home — despite appearing quite elegant, with its portico, white balustrade, five bedrooms, carved fireplaces and a music room — has long been in decay and would cost millions of dollars to restore.—
Eric Adler
May 12,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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Church-goers who aren't quite ready for lunch food will love this delicious brunch dish.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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And Thursday night’s performance, while not wholly irrelevant, was just another television rerun broadcast to a less-than-mass audience.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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However it was intended, what Farhadi has brilliantly cooked up ultimately feels wholly original and deliciously crafted on every level.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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Pool service can be a bit slow during busy times, but once your perfectly prepared daiquiri arrives, all is forgiven.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Each game was introduced with a clip from the show that fits it perfectly, starting with the Colts' Week 1 date with the Baltimore Ravens.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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So uncompromising, so full of agency and so utterly human.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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News is our foundation and will continue to be utterly essential in the years ahead.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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His five goals in all tied Bobby Ryan (2008-09) for the most by a Ducks rookie in a single postseason.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Although the Mortal Kombat games have more than 100 characters, each with their own complex lore and backstory, the 2021 movie had an all-new character as its protagonist.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
12 May 2026
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“Entirely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entirely. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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