as in very
in actual fact
is genuinely fond of her older brother
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Recent Examples of genuinely
The self-producing backfired spectacularly, turning Jill into a villain, while Bethenny, crying in a red coat on the streets of Manhattan, delivered one of the most iconic (and genuinely sympathetic) moments the franchise has ever seen.
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Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 11 June 2025
Not every deal on the internet is worth clicking, but today’s Woot lineup is genuinely packed with savings.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 June 2025
The result was that Morena became hegemonic—a genuinely popular big-tent party that oversaw rising wages and the exit of five million Mexicans from poverty.
—Will Freeman, Foreign Affairs, 9 June 2025
Pierre looked genuinely surprised when walking into the venue and seeing familiar faces.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 9 June 2025
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Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 11 June 2025
Not every deal on the internet is worth clicking, but today’s Woot lineup is genuinely packed with savings.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 June 2025
The result was that Morena became hegemonic—a genuinely popular big-tent party that oversaw rising wages and the exit of five million Mexicans from poverty.
—Will Freeman, Foreign Affairs, 9 June 2025
Pierre looked genuinely surprised when walking into the venue and seeing familiar faces.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genuinely
Adverb
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Remember to look high and low, scrutinizing not just eye-level shelves but also the very top ledges and the floor beneath hanging clothes.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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The restaurant itself is long gone and most of the area looks very different, having been rebuilt after the bombing during the Second World War, but there’s an obelisk marking the spot just a few yards from Odeonsplatz square, upon which the club’s founding document is mounted.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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Patricia Arquette is really, really into the world of Severance.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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There was really no odds-on favorite for the women’s match.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
Adverb
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Yet that doesn’t mean many homeless residents are actually ending up in court.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Humans are actually a much bigger threat to sharks, killing up to 100 million sharks per year as a result of overfishing, according to the Shark Research Institute.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
8 June 2025
Adverb
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Outlaw Music Festival Willie Nelson’s latest high-end touring fest of country/folk/rock legends (some of whom truly defy category) features himself (now 92 years old), Bob Dylan, Sheryl Crow, Waxahatchee and Madeline Edwards.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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Define Your Unique Strengths What are your superpowers - the talents, skills, and qualities that truly set you apart?—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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“Genuinely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genuinely. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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