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
Fred Greaves | Reuters Nvidia cemented its position in the AI market much earlier, as its graphics processing units are key to the development of large language models and for giving tech giants like Alphabet and Meta the ability to massively scale up their data centers.
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Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 6 May 2026
The 40-year-old has been massively successful early in his coaching career and is believed to be interested in one day coaching in the NBA.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
But just two months before the album’s release, Jean suffered a stroke that has massively diminished her ability to play music ever since.
—Marissa Lorusso, Pitchfork, 3 May 2026
That means Savaiinaea, who struggled massively as a rookie starter, will compete for a starting role at right guard with Salyer, who started 40 games for the Chargers the past four seasons, and Campbell, the Dolphins’ 2026 sixth-round pick, who played that spot at Texas.
—Omar Kelly
april 30, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Under Cook, the company has become less surprising but massively financially successful; some of Apple’s newer products have flopped or underperformed, but far more have become and stayed excellent thanks to years of competent iteration.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Upending maps in those states would be massively disruptive and expensive for the states and the candidates.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2026
Enter Danny, a massively popular former boy band-er having his own existential crisis, trying to figure out his next creative step as a solo artist.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Unlike most companies, which pass the CEO baton at annual shareholder meetings, Apple will present its new chief on a massively bigger stage — the annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC26) from June 8-12.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 6 May 2026
The 40-year-old has been massively successful early in his coaching career and is believed to be interested in one day coaching in the NBA.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
But just two months before the album’s release, Jean suffered a stroke that has massively diminished her ability to play music ever since.
—Marissa Lorusso, Pitchfork, 3 May 2026
That means Savaiinaea, who struggled massively as a rookie starter, will compete for a starting role at right guard with Salyer, who started 40 games for the Chargers the past four seasons, and Campbell, the Dolphins’ 2026 sixth-round pick, who played that spot at Texas.
—Omar Kelly
april 30, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Under Cook, the company has become less surprising but massively financially successful; some of Apple’s newer products have flopped or underperformed, but far more have become and stayed excellent thanks to years of competent iteration.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Upending maps in those states would be massively disruptive and expensive for the states and the candidates.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2026
Enter Danny, a massively popular former boy band-er having his own existential crisis, trying to figure out his next creative step as a solo artist.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Unlike most companies, which pass the CEO baton at annual shareholder meetings, Apple will present its new chief on a massively bigger stage — the annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC26) from June 8-12.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for massively
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The current spiritual leader is Ayatollah Mahdi Mirbaqiri, a highly influential senior cleric who was once seen as a possible candidate for Supreme Leader.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that commonly causes vomiting and diarrhea and can spread quickly in close quarters, including cruise ships, according to the CDC.—
Nollaig O'Connor,
NBC news,
9 May 2026
Adverb
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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
Adverb
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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
Adverb
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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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So uncompromising, so full of agency and so utterly human.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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News is our foundation and will continue to be utterly essential in the years ahead.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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All of this has increased the candidate’s profile significantly; a recent poll commissioned by Bores had him within a few points of Schlossberg.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Of the Dolphins’ 13 draft picks, receiver Chris Bell was the only one drafted significantly later than where he was projected, a byproduct of his late-season ACL injury.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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“Massively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/massively. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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