1
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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2
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
Boxy, aggressive styling on SUVs has been hugely popular with consumers.
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Morgan Korn, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
By the mid-eighteenth century, the mandolin had become hugely popular in Naples, Rome, and, above all, Paris.
—Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026
Frustrations are clear in the Gulf, whose economies are hugely dependent on the waterway and energy exports.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
This one, coming off the back of two hugely disappointing, trophy-ending, and potentially derailing defeats, was one of their best of the season.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Brinkman asserted that at its current price of $361, the EV maker is hugely overvalued.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
An artist can reach a hugely engaged audience that is excited.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 6 Apr. 2026
But a particle moving near the speed of light will see that radiation coming from ahead of it hugely amplified in energy because of the Doppler shift, and at these speeds, that effect operates on a ridiculously extreme level.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 3 Apr. 2026
Harry and Meghan's Success Era Some may have forgotten already but the Sussexes really did appear hugely successful for quite a long time fueled not only by signing their Netflix and Spotify deals but also the impact of their March 2021 Oprah Winfrey interview.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Morgan Korn, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
By the mid-eighteenth century, the mandolin had become hugely popular in Naples, Rome, and, above all, Paris.
—Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026
Frustrations are clear in the Gulf, whose economies are hugely dependent on the waterway and energy exports.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
This one, coming off the back of two hugely disappointing, trophy-ending, and potentially derailing defeats, was one of their best of the season.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Brinkman asserted that at its current price of $361, the EV maker is hugely overvalued.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
An artist can reach a hugely engaged audience that is excited.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 6 Apr. 2026
But a particle moving near the speed of light will see that radiation coming from ahead of it hugely amplified in energy because of the Doppler shift, and at these speeds, that effect operates on a ridiculously extreme level.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 3 Apr. 2026
Harry and Meghan's Success Era Some may have forgotten already but the Sussexes really did appear hugely successful for quite a long time fueled not only by signing their Netflix and Spotify deals but also the impact of their March 2021 Oprah Winfrey interview.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hugely
Adverb
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Even if well-intentioned, this kind of unsolicited feedback can be extremely frustrating and even hurtful.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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After the family moved to America, Crockett was diagnosed with the extremely rare syndactyly-telecanthus-anogenital and renal malformations syndrome, or STAR syndrome, which impacts different parts of the body.—
Megan Vaz,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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The protests appear highly organized, suggesting the involvement of more powerful actors behind the scenes, said Julia Urrunaga, Peru program director at the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA).—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Here’s how to put your lint roller to work in unexpected (and highly effective) ways around your home.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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What starts as a playful, casual parlor game suddenly turns incredibly dark, not just because of Emma’s confession but by Rachel’s sudden turn from loyal friend to judgmental scold.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
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Hardside coolers are incredibly heavy when filled, but this one is easy to wheel across parking lots, beaches, and parks.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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Although the first quarter of 2026 has greatly improved from last year, summer will really heat up the box office, with 76% of moviegoers reportedly planning on seeing a movie in theaters between May and August.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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Air parcels can vary by temperature and pressure, and these factors can greatly affect relative humidity.—
John P. Rafferty,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Arthur would have looked very different had another actor played him, according to the filmmaker.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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Over time, my relationship with my wife has become very difficult.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The French side are not the only team to have caused Liverpool problems when trying to build up against a high man-to-man press, but having a Wirtz-type profile in your team can help considerably.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Peter Weber, head of BMW Group Plant Munich, revealed that the firm has considerably cut production costs in recent years.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Apr. 2026
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All told, the destructive flooding killed at least 136 people along a several-mile stretch of the river, raising questions about how things went so terribly wrong.—
Jim Vertuno,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Things aren’t going terribly well as of late for the Prius.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
8 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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But some Republicans were also rattled by a Georgia special election, where their candidate to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress won by a much slimmer margin than the party enjoyed in the past.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Food that’s yellow is typically made with turmeric and much more mild.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Hugely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hugely. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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