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as in extremely
to a great degree
hugely mistaken about the character of the people he had rented the house to
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as in highly
to a large extent or degree
this donation has added hugely to the library's collection of music manuscripts
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Recent Examples of hugely
Vulnerability rewards programs, or bug bounties, have become a hugely popular and lucrative option for hackers looking to make money while helping both vendors and the public stay safe.
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Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Climate is hugely divisive and nature isn’t.
—John Reid, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Just as importantly, in terms of turning the owners’ Premier League vision into reality, the players will also benefit hugely with both new dressing rooms and the tunnel being housed in the new construction.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Those talks with Matthews are hugely important as well.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
But even artists who don’t take home the title, like Jennifer Hudson, have proven that the exposure alone can launch a hugely successful career.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Mac Hunt also stepped up hugely in the pole vault.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 10 May 2026
Originating in Mexico in the 1960s and hugely popular across the Spanish-speaking world, padel struck him as a compelling commercial proposition for racket-sport associations and American investors.
—Robin Swithinbank, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
Being true to hugely important principles in the face of adversity is perhaps the ultimate test.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Climate is hugely divisive and nature isn’t.
—John Reid, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Just as importantly, in terms of turning the owners’ Premier League vision into reality, the players will also benefit hugely with both new dressing rooms and the tunnel being housed in the new construction.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Those talks with Matthews are hugely important as well.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
But even artists who don’t take home the title, like Jennifer Hudson, have proven that the exposure alone can launch a hugely successful career.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Mac Hunt also stepped up hugely in the pole vault.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 10 May 2026
Originating in Mexico in the 1960s and hugely popular across the Spanish-speaking world, padel struck him as a compelling commercial proposition for racket-sport associations and American investors.
—Robin Swithinbank, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
Being true to hugely important principles in the face of adversity is perhaps the ultimate test.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hugely
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But even Black athletes whose athleticism gifted them an extremely exclusive express lane in life can tell you stories about growing up a minority in America, or tales their parents or grandparents have told.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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The theory of quantum electrodynamics (QED) suggests that when light at extremely high intensities interacts with the vacuum, it can be converted into matter.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Ebola is a highly contagious and often fatal disease spread through bodily fluids including blood, vomit and semen.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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So, of course, the latest movie from the two-time Oscar nominee, his first feature in close to a decade, is highly anticipated.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Football clubs are filled with talented professionals who work incredibly hard.—
Shivaas Gulati,
Sportico.com,
12 May 2026
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While that sort of payday would be life-changing for the overwhelming majority of humans walking the planet, Reitan is the exception, thanks to his historic and incredibly lucrative family business.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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The Exceptions Exterior paint colors are greatly influenced by your environment and the architectural style of your home.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
12 May 2026
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When people are in such chronic states, their attention and decision-making is greatly constricted.—
Joan M. Cook,
Time,
12 May 2026
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But Justin is very different from book to screen.—
Jennifer McClellan,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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In isolation, Liverpool’s summer 2025 business was very good, but there are so many mitigating factors to consider.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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What begins as a small adjustment could strengthen your foundation considerably.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The area has expanded considerably in recent years, drawing students, young professionals and families alike.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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Second, the only games the Spurs have lost in this series are when either Wemby has played terribly or gotten thrown out of the game.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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But even doing very little can still go terribly wrong.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
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Pritzker recently proposed a much more far-reaching set of bills that combine carrots and sticks to deal with recalcitrant municipalities.—
Michael Schill,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The company says its pilot is growing from about 200 kilowatts of flexible capacity last year to roughly 2 megawatts this summer, and could expand much further.—
Kiki Sideris,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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“Hugely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hugely. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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