GENUINELY Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

genuinely

adverb

ˈjen-yə-wən-lē

Definition of genuinely

as in very

in actual fact is genuinely fond of her older brother

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Recent Examples of genuinely The regulator’s move comes as the country courts new mining investment, including from the US, and seeks to ensure that Congolese partners genuinely own and help run the businesses supplying its mines, in line with its laws. — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026 For me, that combination of a potentially favorable storm track and a genuinely memorable place to spend a few winter days makes Telluride a standout for this winter. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 Which is why how to brush teeth properly is a genuinely different question than how long to brush them. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026 Many Chicago White Sox fans were genuinely cheering for the team to lose just two years ago. — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for genuinely

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The hotel is very grown up, and therefore not exactly relaxing with very young kids (or, at least, not with my kid)—although children are not discouraged.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Thirteen are rated at very high risk or in default, and 23 have no rating from the big agencies, which cuts them from international bond markets.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of very

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The phone encounters were conceived before the pandemic, but once quarantine began, the idea of entertaining people through interactive phone plays really began to pick up steam.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
But really, traveling around with my best friends was such an incredibly bonding, grounding experience.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of really

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Whether Apple is actually preparing that product is besides the point, Luria added that just the possibility shows how limited Oura’s competitive position could be against a company that controls the entire iPhone ecosystem.

— Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026
Speaking of swords, Sam actually carries one around his San Francisco apartment while schmoozing with reporters over his blamelessness in the OpenAI ouster.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of actually

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Best Pop Solo Performance can be a space where the Recording Academy recognizes — and perhaps awards — artists with songs that truly connect with the world, regardless of vocal chops.

— Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026
Garfield's performance is both hilarious and truly unsettling.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 7 Oct. 2026

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