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
For the time being, however, the emphasis is on developing other parts of the stadium in a project — funded entirely by Marinakis — that, if approved, would also involve removing the ‘corner box’ hospitality area between the Trent End and Brian Clough Stand.
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Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The arrangement essentially blazed a path to a streaming future that had yet to unfold via Netflix, which at the time of the Apple deal was still entirely focused on shipping movie DVDs by mail.
—Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Today, our operations are powered entirely by solar energy—the bank now owns and operates 23 solar plants.
—Tarciana Medeiros, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Yet Santos Bravos is HYBE’S first artist development venture focused entirely on Latin talent, expanding the company’s global footprint.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
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Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The arrangement essentially blazed a path to a streaming future that had yet to unfold via Netflix, which at the time of the Apple deal was still entirely focused on shipping movie DVDs by mail.
—Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Today, our operations are powered entirely by solar energy—the bank now owns and operates 23 solar plants.
—Tarciana Medeiros, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Yet Santos Bravos is HYBE’S first artist development venture focused entirely on Latin talent, expanding the company’s global footprint.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entirely
Adverb
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Note that full containment doesn't mean the fire is completely out.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Chanel was obviously completely out of this world and such a thrill.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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So Evason’s my pick, but he could totally get snubbed for a newer hire, such as Glen Gulutzan or Sullivan.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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In fact, sometimes the opposite is true, as the whisky becomes overly tannic and is transformed into something totally unrecognizable.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The military campaign appeased his far-right coalition partners, who called to expand Israel’s assault on Gaza and dreamed of fully re-occupying the territory.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Drama aside, Evans said that everyone became quite close as a result of living in the student-like quarters, sharing many cafeteria meals, and being vulnerable in a rather stressful experience, together.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Oct. 2025
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Resale values on premium EVs are notoriously bad, and with the possible exception of the Rolls-Royce Spectre, nobody has quite cracked the nut on how to build one that could conceivably be considered an heirloom.—
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
9 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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One of my favorite books about the Constitution, by historian Michael Kammen, argues the paradox of Americans’ relationship to the Constitution is that people appear to be so wholly wedded to a document that so few have ever read for themselves.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Oct. 2025
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Stanfield co-stars as Grofield, his quick-thinking partner-in-crime who’s part actor, part hustler, and wholly unpredictable.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Once all other explanations had been ruled out—except for a Vitamin D deficiency, our daughter seemed perfectly healthy, and her fracture would heal with time—we were left with a different sort of fear, regarding the care of our children by others.—
Ayşegül Savaş,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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There’s a chance for Argentina now to put itself on a good economic track if Milei does well in the midterms, but everything has to go perfectly and the administration is essentially looking to keep markets in line until election day, the person said.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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With war looming and chaos consuming the kingdom — drawing in the ruthless kings of other Scandinavian countries and even a powerful English ruler — the stage is set for a thundering, cataclysmic and utterly magical new Norse saga.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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Underpinning all his goofiness was an utterly sincere and infectious confidence and belief in A Complete Unknown, and a genuine desire to share it with as many people as possible.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The bellow came from defensive lineman Derrick Brown, who was all dressed and heading out the door.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Charmaine Gatlin’s job was all about the money.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Entirely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entirely. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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