MASSIVELY Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

massively

adverb

Definition of massively

as in highly

to a large extent or degree I am massively irritated by this new development

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Recent Examples of massively Kakashi is one of the most popular characters in the long-running and massively popular manga. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026 Harnessing invisible frequencies of light such as radio massively expanded our communication range, while hyper-focusing light into lasers tremendously increased communication fidelity. — New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026 The purpose is to massively increase convenience, reduce friction at every step of the permitting process, reduce cost and review times, and provide a central repository for all permits. — Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Rafa is a kind of enigma, an international sports figure who’s massively well liked and well known across the globe, but who has maintained an inner private life that is very authentically Spanish. — John Hopewell, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 Both were part of a group that massively underperformed a year ago, allowing 20 sacks on the season and nearly five-and-a-half tackles for loss per game. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026 Around the same time, China was massively expanding its manufacturing capacity. — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026 Smalls was 24 at the time and, like Shakur, was at a massively successful point in his career. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026 The state is often not an effective allocator of capital; in recent years, driven by government subsidies and centralised production goals, supply has massively outpaced demand in the real estate and green tech sectors. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 15 Aug. 2026

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Zhang Xianzhe, an engineer connected to China’s Chengdu aircraft design establishment, warned that large language models can invent highly specific military information.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
There were also active fires near a well designed to remove methane, which is highly flammable.

— Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of highly

Adverb

Both the United States, through the Apollo missions, and the Soviet Union delivered lunar samples to Earth more than 50 years ago, greatly shaping research on and understanding of the moon.

— Andrew Jones, Space.com, 16 Aug. 2026
The first proposal — Protecting Renters Ordinance (PRO) — introduced and backed by Mayor Brandon Johnson along with community advocates, would greatly improve the rights of those most vulnerable.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of greatly

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Over the past three decades, total property tax levies in Cook County rose at roughly twice the pace of inflation and considerably more than average wages, according to research released in March by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
Rishi Advanced Aesthetics, who says the clinician's role has evolved considerably, from simply recommending treatments to helping patients navigate an enormous amount of information and separate genuine innovation from marketing.

— Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of considerably

Adverb

The agreement Hansen describes would be a much larger legal matter than a standard screening NDA, and would not be asked of other individuals screening the film — including press and third-party marketing agencies.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
But as the drugs move from a specialist injectable treatment toward an increasingly mainstream weight-management category, beauty is beginning to confront a much bigger commercial opportunity, which — according to insiders — is much more complex.

— Perdita Nouril, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of much

Adverb

The outcome of this bellwether case is expected to significantly influence whether other states pursue similar legal actions against AI companies.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Accessibility Because the property is spread across historic adobe buildings with uneven pathways, stairs, and narrow passages, accessibility can vary significantly by room category.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

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