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Recent Examples of heartily On one hand, building space colonies is advice that multi-billionaire robber baron, Elon Musk, would heartily approve of, but Dr Gee’s recommendation feels more like a stopgap measure to me. Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025 While a return to European competition of any kind would be something to heartily celebrate, playing in the third-tier Conference League’s qualifying rounds would somehow still feel like scant reward for a season that promised even more for so long. Paul Taylor, New York Times, 19 May 2025 King Sport is so big even the release of its season schedule is gobbled heartily and discussed ad nauseum by fans and Your Friend the Media. Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 11 May 2025 Rebecca Herron, whose late mother was one of the first landowners to accept a turbine, heartily applauded the move. David Robert Elliott, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for heartily
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartily
Adverb
  • After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025
  • When fully operational, the plant’s output will reach up to 10,000 metric tons of circular polyester annually, the company said.
    Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
Adverb
  • There’s got to be a way for both of you to be happy and happily share a space.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
  • The Caribbean Pumpkin Soup with a Corn, Coconut Cream Drizzle was such a bright, layered punch of flavor; and the Grilled Prawn Curry was a full smack of heat and spice that stood up to the tender, girthy prawns seated happily next to the Sauteed Peppers, Parsley Salad, and Jasmine Rice.
    Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Adverb
  • Twelve months from now, Romero would only have a year left on his deal, a lucrative free transfer in 2027 would be on the horizon, and the dynamic would be totally different.
    Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 11 July 2025
  • Undo your seatbelt and climb out through the windows before the car gets totally submerged.
    Rachel Treisman, NPR, 10 July 2025
Adverb
  • Long live Amazon Prime Day 2025 for offering up our favorite candle brands and scents at quite healthy discounts.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2025
  • Automatic pool cleaners can be quite pricey, so Prime Day is a great time to score a deal.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 9 July 2025
Adverb
  • The perfectly baked eggplant in the borani badajan vege plate was surprisingly not mushy but rather tender.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 5, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2025
  • Paneer Masala Fries At Roots Indian Bistro in Los Angeles, a bold reimagining of California’s beloved animal-style fries, featuring perfectly crispy golden fries topped with generous chunks of creamy paneer cheese and marinated in an aromatic masala blend.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
Adverb
  • In effect, platform engineering principles are all about streamlining and standardizing the development, deployment and management of applications to improve productivity, reduce operational overheads, shorten application cycle times and accelerate speed to market.
    Steve Millidge, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Retro gingham Capricorn is all about timeless style with a tailored twist.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Adverb
  • Rinse the grate, then dry thoroughly with a soft, clean towel.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 July 2025
  • Not setting aside enough time to thoroughly enjoy the Six Senses Spa’s heated water beds, cold plunge, sauna, and indoor pool.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
Adverb
  • Despite being a television fixture for decades with iconic roles on FX’s The Shield and Justified (not to mention recurring as Venus Van Dam on Sons of Anarchy), Goggins utterly exploded this year.
    Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
  • But over the last week, Mora has started three times for his country, tip-tapping between flailing legs with the ball at his feet, his confidence and dribbling ability utterly defying his years.
    Thom Harris, New York Times, 8 July 2025

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“Heartily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartily. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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