1
as in extremely
to a great degree
every volunteer contributed mightily to the cause
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as in hard
with great effort or determination
struggled mightily to climb up the steep cliff
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as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
it is a foregone conclusion that the President's supporters will mightily applaud virtually every line of the speech
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Recent Examples of mightily
Czech remembers that people used to remove makeup with their toner—but the product has evolved mightily since.
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Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Payton has been ruled out for the mightily important Game 7.
Payton will miss Sunday's game due to an illness.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 May 2025
At the start, residents complained mightily about the removal of trees that weren’t dead.
—Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 2 May 2025
Indeed, Randle struggled mightily in April and May during his time with the Knicks.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2025
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Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Payton has been ruled out for the mightily important Game 7.
Payton will miss Sunday's game due to an illness.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 May 2025
At the start, residents complained mightily about the removal of trees that weren’t dead.
—Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 2 May 2025
Indeed, Randle struggled mightily in April and May during his time with the Knicks.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mightily
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No league in the United States is more popular than the National Football League, making the schedule release an extremely exciting day for the sports world.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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While some have argued for simply adding more landers and rovers, the analyses that can be done in laboratories on Earth will provide much more information than can be obtained on Mars with in situ assets that have, of necessity, extremely limited scientific instrumentation.—
Bruce Jakosky,
Space.com,
14 May 2025
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However, some auto manufacturers are working hard to reduce the carbon footprint of their vehicles.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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His frustration has been compounded by his hitting a number of balls hard recently that were right at fielders.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Another show might more strongly imply that Kleya is disguising herself as a nurse in order to rescue Luthen, and some viewers may well get that impression, but her ultimate goal isn’t played as a shocker of a twist.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
14 May 2025
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According to Gallup, only 39% of employees strongly agree that someone at work cares about them as a person, and just 30% feel someone is invested in their growth.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The Celtics are doing that and shooting terribly, following up a 25 percent 3-point shooting performance in Game 1 with a 25 percent performance in Game 2.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
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Listen to this article 2 min Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce will be getting his steps in after his Game 2 Celtics-Knicks prediction ended terribly for him.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2025
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Sperm have to wiggle vigorously to reach an egg, and that motion is key to a clever new fertility test.—
Joanna Thompson,
Scientific American,
14 May 2025
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Research shows that lifting more vigorously results in higher energy expenditure than lifting with less speed and intensity.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
13 May 2025
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The latest trailer was released on May 14, and it's packed with heroic vibes, jaw-dropping visuals, and what looks like a very annoyed protagonist.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
14 May 2025
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Artwork can always be colorful, even in a very neutral room.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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Jeanine is incredibly well qualified for this position, and is considered one of the Top District Attorneys in the History of the State of New York.—
Sonam Sheth
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Learning the basics of how to analyze and visualize data could be incredibly valuable.—
Nono Bokete,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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The ride powerfully evokes the harsh realities of shipyard life in early 20th-century Belfast, plunging visitors into the sights, sounds, and scale of Titanic’s construction.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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What emerges is a transformational discussion that humanizes the enormity of the climate crisis, powerfully voicing the unspeakable.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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“Mightily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mightily. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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