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 In his view, a candidate who has genuinely embraced AI can work at 10 times the speed of one who hasn’t—and that gap is only going to widen. — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026 Schools should experiment with new technologies that genuinely help students learn. — Sonia Murrow, Time, 7 Aug. 2026 Maryland should establish a genuinely independent or bipartisan redistricting process. — Jason Buckel, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026 Or is the goal to genuinely protect our communities, our health care systems, and the public when the next calamity strikes? — Ronald Nahass, STAT, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for genuinely

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But, at the heart of it is what appears to be a very ugly feud between two public servants.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The truth is my friend has some very unsavory traits that make people want to tell him no.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of very

Adverb

People think of intimacy in a romantic sense, but the relationships artists have with the people in their corner in the industry is also really intimate.

— Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
These types of conversations help teens feel understood and strengthen trust, while uncovering more about what is really driving the desire to change up their look.

— Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of really

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Depicting Washington on horseback during the Revolutionary War, the original monument has been there since 1904, and is actually a replica of one gifted to France.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
The pre-snap options might actually be too complicated for some players.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of actually

Adverb

Some bars with nuts and seeds offer better balance, but many lean more toward dessert than a truly nourishing snack.

— Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026
The market's focus is now shifting from whether an interim agreement can be reached to how the final arrangement will be implemented—and when shipping activity can truly return to normal.

— , CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026

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