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as in honorably
in a manner befitting a person of the highest character and ideals
as commander of the Union army's first black regiment, Robert Gould Shaw died as greatly as he had lived
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as in highly
to a large extent or degree
authorities have greatly increased the scope of their investigation of corruption in the mayor's office
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as in extremely
to a great degree
I'm not greatly bothered by this setback
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Recent Examples of greatly
Gagini, Palermo Occupying the brooding former studio of the 16th-century sculptor Antonello Gagini, this Palermo restaurant’s antiquity greatly contrasts the modern, slightly zany dishes on the tasting menu.
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Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
But their journeys on the show greatly diverged as the years passed.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
The president has accused Powell of allowing the costs of the renovation to greatly expand, including during his site visit to the Fed in July.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 12 Jan. 2026
Predictions of Cuba’s demise after Maduro’s capture may be greatly exaggerated.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
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Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
But their journeys on the show greatly diverged as the years passed.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
The president has accused Powell of allowing the costs of the renovation to greatly expand, including during his site visit to the Fed in July.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 12 Jan. 2026
Predictions of Cuba’s demise after Maduro’s capture may be greatly exaggerated.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greatly
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House Bill 1037 would waive the fee for a fishing license for active-duty military members and for military veterans who were honorably discharged.—
Bart Pfankuch,
South Dakota News Watch,
12 Jan. 2026
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Her silence tacitly endorses the president’s pardons of financial criminals the Justice Department had worked honorably to convict.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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Welfare advocates, long highly critical of the San Jose animal shelter, are warning of a potential legal fight if the agency fails to improve animal care — accusing the city of neglect, gross negligence and repeating violations of state law.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Prior to the board's decision, renters and residents against the decision spoke highly about the mall, and its charm.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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They’re designed with roomy interiors and tons of compartments that make organizing your packing essentials extremely easy.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Sortke 18x18-Inch Set of 2 Throw Pillow Covers This two-pack of throw pillow covers is extremely discounted right now.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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The Democratic Party is looking to the post-Trump era, too, with divisions that are considerably more public.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Phase 1 campaigning and gladhanding will be slowing down considerably this week as Oscar voters check off their ballots.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
12 Jan. 2026
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The data center industry does not have a terribly good answer for this, except that their 83° sun-synchronous orbit is much less crowded than equatorial ones, meaning a lower risk of collisions.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
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Polls, however, suggest the bill is not terribly popular with voters, which has left Republicans saying the White House must do a better job of selling it.—
Ryan Mancini,
The Hill,
31 Dec. 2025
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Eating too much saturated fat can raise your cholesterol, a waxy substance that can build up in your arteries, narrowing and constricting them, and affecting blood flow.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2026
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But by the time the confrontation began the crowd had already shrunken and dispersed, leaving a much smaller group of activists.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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Start your very own love affair with Outcrease Retinol Trifecta Serum by grabbing a bottle today, and check out some of Dermelect’s other skin correcting serums and facial oils below.—
Michelle Baricevic,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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She's seen that the wasteland is a very difficult place, full of suffering.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Jan. 2026
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The spacious lecture halls and hostels of the Friendship University were significantly superior to its overcrowded counterparts in western Europe at the time, but discipline was strict and students were strongly discouraged from traveling even around Moscow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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Most significantly, in September, Daniel Levy was removed as Spurs executive chairman after 24 years at the helm of the club, leaving the Lewis family in charge.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Greatly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greatly. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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