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 Expectations regarding fragrances have changed extensively, too. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026 The shots were extensively tested for safety before they were authorized for emergency use, with the FDA requiring at least two months of follow-up safety data after vaccinating trial participants. — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026 He’s quoted in the book extensively, but according to the acknowledgements did not consent to an interview. — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Hong has focused extensively on the issue of data centers and says she's been able to reach across party lines as a result. — Tamara Keith, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026 Other news from Carolina Panthers practice Tilis did not talk extensively about any other players’ contract situations. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026 China has consistently increased its military spending without transparency and strengthened nuclear and missile capability extensively and rapidly, the defense paper said. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 Embankment handles worldwide sales and has extensively pre-sold the title. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026 Investigators said Summers was using his phone extensively before the crash, driving 73-75 mph, and tested positive for cocaine and opiates. — Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensively

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Giorgio Armani was highly involved in all aspects of this project.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026
The result is clouds of both coal dust and highly toxic silica dust.

— Howard Berkes, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of highly

Adverb

And while enough baseball (and IL time) has happened since then to dim Mayer’s star considerably, there’s enough promise left in him to get Law riled up about the trade.

— Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Tidwell won’t be the only young player getting considerably more run over the next two months.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of considerably

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Coming out with any new car can typically cost a major company around $2 billion, but the research and development to bring such an inexpensive EV to the market has taken much more than that.

— Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
A little focus will make your natural sparkle much easier to trust.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of much

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Bringing in the Frenchman would certainly be a statement signing, and significantly boost an attacking line that is depleted following the exit of Mohamed Salah and the long-term loss of Hugo Ekitike to injury.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026
Walker-Yeager, who ran on abolishing or significantly reducing residents and seniors’ property tax burdens, historic preservation and increasing the state minimum wage, had 124 votes.

— Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of significantly

Adverb

Analysts said the better-than-expected quarter benefited from rebate adjustments and other temporary factors, obesity drug sales were broadly in line with expectations, and oral Wegovy slightly missed forecasts.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
That scarcity mindset extends well beyond the romance, as the film’s various supporting characters broadly accept corporate manipulation and government overreach as unavoidable conditions of life.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of broadly

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Seventeen-year-old Bria spends her days working at her family’s inn and wishing her magical Gift weren’t utterly useless.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026
Conversely, the hard-right wing of the party remains utterly unanchored from this reality.

— Dain Fitzgerald, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of utterly

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