1
as in extremely
to a great degree
though she didn't win, she was highly satisfied with her personal results for the marathon
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as in greatly
to a large extent or degree
that is highly different from your first idea for a family vacation
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Recent Examples of highly
And despite the highly public departure of DOGE’s leader, Elon Musk, that campaign continues today.
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Eli Hager, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2025
The power unit houses production of the company’s crown jewel gas turbines, which are highly sought after in a world of increasing energy demand due to artificial intelligence data centers, local manufacturing and industrialization, and electric vehicles.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Harry and his father are not speaking… Obviously, reconciliation, especially when illness is involved, is highly desirable.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Suffice it to say that six members of the world's top 10 will be at the Silverado Resort, something highly unusual for a FedEx Cup Fall event.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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Eli Hager, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2025
The power unit houses production of the company’s crown jewel gas turbines, which are highly sought after in a world of increasing energy demand due to artificial intelligence data centers, local manufacturing and industrialization, and electric vehicles.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Harry and his father are not speaking… Obviously, reconciliation, especially when illness is involved, is highly desirable.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Suffice it to say that six members of the world's top 10 will be at the Silverado Resort, something highly unusual for a FedEx Cup Fall event.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for highly
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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Lisa, 28, wore a black maxi dress with cutouts, and paired the look with an extremely rare Hermès Birkin while in South Korea's capital city.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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But as Pyongyang has greatly expanded its missile and nuclear programs since the early 2000s, some foreign policy analysts in Beijing increasingly saw North Korea as more of a liability than strategic ally.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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Data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency shows timelines to get FEMA aid flowing to Wisconsin have varied greatly across presidential administrations, spanning from just a few days to more than two months.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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In her latest Jo + Tiny Mic series on Instagram, the Texas native shared four of her favorite secrets to instantly elevate a room, and the principles can be perfectly applied to your fall home decor using Gaines’ very own Magnolia collection at Target.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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In heated hearings over the past week, Republicans released very little information about the map’s impact on specific communities across the Kansas City area.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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The chocolate glaze is utterly decadent.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Without these supports, free-will can feel utterly paralyzing.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Because hot & sour soup is incredibly nuanced.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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In her new YouTube video, Katelynn explained how grief and depression have made daily tasks incredibly difficult for her, and a recent change in routine has further increased her poor mental state.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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In recent weeks grosses for the show have slipped considerably, with the weekly take at the end of August sliding to an unsustainable $505,142.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
7 Sep. 2025
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Huntr/x and Saja Boys The number of 10-week-charters on the Hot 100 from K-pop acts is about to grow considerably.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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At times on Saturday, Bremen were terribly naive, exhibiting all the fragility expected of a team built from inexperienced players.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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That being said, these two companies don't have high yields because of terribly large payouts, which do significantly increase each year with earnings, but rather weakness in their stocks.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
29 Aug. 2025
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Reese wants to skip through the rebuilding process, but doing so has already put Chicago in a position in which building a stronger talent base is going to be much more difficult.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Saturday shouldn’t be much different.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Highly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highly. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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