EXTENSIVELY Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

extensively

adverb

as in highly

to a large extent or degree several beaches were extensively damaged by the hurricane

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Recent Examples of extensively Munster, who has extensively researched Ebola, was locked out of his lab soon after the January detention. — CNN Money, 22 July 2026 To accommodate the installation, galleries were extensively renovated, with new walls and higher ceilings constructed specifically for the exhibition. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Wisher worked extensively as a writer and producer in Hollywood during the Eighties, Nineties, and early 2000s. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026 Military research programs have already explored this concept extensively. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026 Plumetis was also used extensively, with two tops, trousers and a midi-length dress in the material. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 20 July 2026 The Croatian squad celebrated extensively after its 2-1 win over Morocco four years ago. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 18 July 2026 First, information problems cannot be easily predicted until technology is extensively developed and widely commercialized. — Thomas A. Hemphill, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026 Over the past century, scholars have written extensively about the parallels between Ulysses — the Latin name for Odysseus — and The Odyssey. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 18 July 2026

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In countries like Germany and Austria, the collection of such ethnic data remains highly taboo due to the historical misuse of ethnic and racial records during the Holocaust.

— Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
The new reefs also make fishing more accessible for people without boats or those who don’t own land on the highly privatized lake.

— Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

Definition of highly

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Indeed, Richard the Lionheart, after countless campaigns and victories, was slain by a crossbowman (ironically, because this was a weapon that Richard championed greatly against the wishes of the Church).

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Everyone seemed to get their money’s worth, and the ex-Cubs who came back to Wrigley greatly added to the show.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

Definition of greatly

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The planet had remained hidden in the data all this time, overshadowed by its considerably brighter star and two companion planets.

— Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
In this situation, the Bao 5 feels impressively punchy and is certainly capable of keeping pace with considerably more expensive rivals.

— Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of considerably

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Too fearful of discrimination to go to hospitals for antiretroviral drugs, many transgender people have stopped taking them — significantly increasing their risk of transmission.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
According to a source with knowledge of the Inter Miami and Galaxy negotiations, the fee Miami must pay to the Galaxy is significantly higher.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

Definition of significantly

Adverb

Marketing systems tend to flatten later life into a single segment, grouping everyone over 50 under one label and assuming broadly similar behaviors, needs and motivations.

— Ray Lansigan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
That uncertainty works broadly because Arnaud never tips his hand too far in either direction.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 22 July 2026

Definition of broadly

Adverb

If Vance now recognizes his comments as churlish, lacking in charity, and utterly unlikely to persuade voters, much less witness to the sublime truths of the Christian religion, good for him.

— Matthew Walther, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
But as yesterday’s race showed, the current F1 machinery is utterly ill-suited to this dramatic venue.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 20 July 2026

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