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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
Week 1 was hugely encouraging for the Jets on that front.
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Mike Sando, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Nobody grew rich off them, but the scheme was hugely popular — and people in Washington took notice.
—Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Despite the stakes involved, the day of a US Open final isn’t hugely different from the day of any other grand slam match, said seven-time grand slam winner Mats Wilander.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Based on the Pennsylvania haunting of the Smurl family, the film sent him down a research rabbit hole to find out all about the Warrens – a fascination that eventually turned into a hugely successful horror-movie universe.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Alphabet in its current form — huge, and hugely profitable — is the beneficiary of two large doses of good luck.
—Binyamin Appelbaum, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
The film is currently in production and is based on the hugely popular and successful video game franchise.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Bond's legacy also extends to video games, most notably the hugely influential Nintendo shooter Goldeneye.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
At the same time, Gross’ method is hugely inspiring.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Mike Sando, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Nobody grew rich off them, but the scheme was hugely popular — and people in Washington took notice.
—Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Despite the stakes involved, the day of a US Open final isn’t hugely different from the day of any other grand slam match, said seven-time grand slam winner Mats Wilander.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Based on the Pennsylvania haunting of the Smurl family, the film sent him down a research rabbit hole to find out all about the Warrens – a fascination that eventually turned into a hugely successful horror-movie universe.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Alphabet in its current form — huge, and hugely profitable — is the beneficiary of two large doses of good luck.
—Binyamin Appelbaum, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
The film is currently in production and is based on the hugely popular and successful video game franchise.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Bond's legacy also extends to video games, most notably the hugely influential Nintendo shooter Goldeneye.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
At the same time, Gross’ method is hugely inspiring.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hugely
Adverb
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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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Sweeping is especially important in highly trafficked areas of the home, such as the kitchen or entryway, to prevent food and dirt from attracting pests and negatively impacting your home's air quality.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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This dash of skepticism is welcome, in the cauldron brew of the Marlovian legend, yet even Kuriyama is faced with certain details, at once verifiable and highly suggestive, that float in the murk.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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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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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
Adverb
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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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But there’s also darkness in Cherry’s past, including an ex-boyfriend who has either terribly wronged her or been terribly wronged by her.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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And what if that fight didn’t go terribly well?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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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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“Hugely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hugely. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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