as in very
in actual fact
is genuinely fond of her older brother
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Recent Examples of genuinely
Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council and a former president, said Trump is genuinely trying to end the war in Ukraine and wants to be remembered as a peacemaker.
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Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Seated near the stage at the Los Angeles Convention Center, a camera feeding close-up images of her face to several screens, Carey appeared genuinely surprised by an auctioneer’s description of the backstage hangout in which she’d be expected to participate next month.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Time will tell, but everyone genuinely interested in a free Venezuela should press for it.
—Juan Pablo Spinetto, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
Yet the organization has also missed several opportunities to genuinely advance cooperation between its members, outside of the structures set up by the West.
—Brian Wong, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
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Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Seated near the stage at the Los Angeles Convention Center, a camera feeding close-up images of her face to several screens, Carey appeared genuinely surprised by an auctioneer’s description of the backstage hangout in which she’d be expected to participate next month.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Time will tell, but everyone genuinely interested in a free Venezuela should press for it.
—Juan Pablo Spinetto, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
Yet the organization has also missed several opportunities to genuinely advance cooperation between its members, outside of the structures set up by the West.
—Brian Wong, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genuinely
Adverb
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Tucked in among all of the many things that Pep Guardiola has got off his chest about referees over the past couple of weeks was a very small detail that might explain an awful lot.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Yes, there's a very pretty swath of sand leading to the Atlantic Ocean, where lifeguards keep watch every day of the year.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Chappell Roan always makes a statement on the red carpet, but this is really something else.—
Pamela Vázquez,
Glamour,
2 Feb. 2026
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He's really trimmed the fat from a lot of his game.—
Scott Fowler The Charlotte Observer,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The suiting vibe might suggest a classic menswear look, but Bad Bunny’s dapper black and white ensemble was actually based on a womenswear look that first came down the brand’s spring 2023 couture runway in Paris.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Feb. 2026
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Contrary to popular belief, reality television actually boasts some quality storytelling, offering endless entertainment to viewers who are interested in human nature, seeking escapism, or marveling at impressive displays of talent.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Las Cruces sits quietly in the southern stretch of New Mexico, framed by the Organ Mountains on one side and vast desert sky on the other, setting the scene for a truly romantic weekend soaking in Southwestern culture.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2026
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This is a powerful time to reassess your finances, recognize your talents and make sure your income is in alignment with what truly matters to you.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Genuinely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genuinely. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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