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
What’s entirely new with this campaign is a line of luxe nightstands, also designed by Rafauli.
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Helena Madden, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
The episode was almost entirely about Margo and her continued freak-out.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
Still, there is plenty to enjoy here, starting with a cast brimming with distinct, vibrant interpretations that feel fresh and entirely their own.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
The full story in the link at top was reported, written and edited entirely by journalists.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
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Helena Madden, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
The episode was almost entirely about Margo and her continued freak-out.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
Still, there is plenty to enjoy here, starting with a cast brimming with distinct, vibrant interpretations that feel fresh and entirely their own.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
The full story in the link at top was reported, written and edited entirely by journalists.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for entirely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entirely
Adverb
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Meanwhile, after getting completely smothered over the past two nights, the Red Sox offense jolted to life in the second inning and took advantage of a defensive miscue that extended the inning.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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There are also two completely accessible suites available.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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This premise, bolstered by excellent performances all around, could easily have sustained a totally enjoyable TV show.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Of course, no seder would be complete without everyone sitting at the table at the end of the night, totally stuffed and maybe a little tipsy, to chat and gossip about everyday life.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The Barracuda, the Sharks’ AHL affiliate, allowed two goals in the first period and never fully recovered in a 5-1 loss to the Henderson Silver Knights on Friday, as San Jose was swept in the best-of-three first-round series two games to none at Lee’s Family Forum.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Amodei cited the concern that Anthropic technology would be used for fully autonomous lethal weapons whose decisions were made without human involvement — and the potential for AI to be used for mass domestic surveillance on an unprecedented scale.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Nothing says summer quite like picking the ripe homegrown tomato straight from your garden.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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After days of whirlwind weather, Chicagoans can expect to see conditions mellow out this week — but April showers aren’t over quite yet.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Rollercoaster, which is run by ex-Remarkable bosses James Fox and Dom Waugh, launched in the summer of 2021 and at that point was wholly owned by ITV.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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Gray is a very smart actor and wholly credible as a woman swimming in the amoral landscape of big tech, cursed by having eyes wide open.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Her racial ambiguity was perfectly calibrated to an era in which brands were clamoring to amplify their social-media presence by appealing to as many audiences as possible.—
T. M. Brown,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Greenard perfectly fit defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ system.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Their bond begins to fray, and betrayal — once utterly unthinkable — now becomes all too possible.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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Aside from the wellness factor, this is an utterly beautiful, throw-your-cares-away hotel on a private Caribbean island loved by A-list celebrities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Iris Law and Amelia Gray Hamlin dress in all-black, paired with leopard print purses, during a photoshoot in New York City on April 17.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Area rivers are all on a very gradual, downward trend but many will still be at the flood stage when Thursday’s system rolls through, according to King, who added that the rain will likely slow, if not halt those receding levels.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Entirely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entirely. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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