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
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.
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Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
It's also massively corrected at this point, off more than 53% off its recent high.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 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
The indie powerhouse has confirmed new details about its upcoming movie adaptation, revealing Garland‘s live-action take on the massively popular fantasy game from Bandai Namco will hit theaters on March 3, 2028.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2026
Democrats won in a landslide in the 2025 gubernatorial election, but Virginia is still a fairly purple state, and Tuesday's redistricting vote seems to be a toss-up, even as the pro-redistricting side has massively outspent its opponents.
—Jahd Khalil, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
Sabi's sensors can detect electroencephalography (EEG) from outside the head by massively scaling sensor density.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
Mining international, nominally neutral waters, risks escalating any conflict massively.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026
Wellness culture gets massively raked over the coals.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
It's also massively corrected at this point, off more than 53% off its recent high.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 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
The indie powerhouse has confirmed new details about its upcoming movie adaptation, revealing Garland‘s live-action take on the massively popular fantasy game from Bandai Namco will hit theaters on March 3, 2028.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2026
Democrats won in a landslide in the 2025 gubernatorial election, but Virginia is still a fairly purple state, and Tuesday's redistricting vote seems to be a toss-up, even as the pro-redistricting side has massively outspent its opponents.
—Jahd Khalil, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
Sabi's sensors can detect electroencephalography (EEG) from outside the head by massively scaling sensor density.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
Mining international, nominally neutral waters, risks escalating any conflict massively.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026
Wellness culture gets massively raked over the coals.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for massively
Adverb
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But, with the advent of platforms such as Instagram and YouTube, the online self became highly saleable.—
T. M. Brown,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Taylor has depended highly on her the last three seasons as Providence has built a strong program, winning sectional titles each of the last two years.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The tactic has greatly constrained Iranian oil exports — about 90% of which flow through the Strait of Hormuz — contributing to rising inflationary pressure.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Airfares are greatly determined by the supply of seats and the demand for travel on different routes.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The population affected by access barriers is considerably larger than the headline number suggests.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2026
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For at least two decades, the Ngogo chimpanzees had formed a considerably large community, with more than 200 individuals living together in harmony at its peak.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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In the New Year, City started to look much more like what Guardiola wants, albeit usually in the first half, before the second-half jitters kicked in.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Chondrites are divided into three families—ordinary, enstatite and carbonaceous—with the key difference being how oxidized their iron-bearing minerals are, much like the difference between a shiny unoxidized iron nail and one that’s rusty from heavy oxidation.—
Javier Barbuzano,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Their bond begins to fray, and betrayal — once utterly unthinkable — now becomes all too possible.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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Aside from the wellness factor, this is an utterly beautiful, throw-your-cares-away hotel on a private Caribbean island loved by A-list celebrities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Denver’s roster is significantly depleted, as the Nuggets are sans two of their top six players.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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However, my portion ended up significantly higher than my siblings due to the stock and mutual fund that were assigned to me doing very well.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Massively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/massively. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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