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Recent Examples of professedly
In this relationship comedy, a man (Kyle Marvin) seeks a little help from his friends after his wife (Adria Arjona) asks for a divorce, only to throw the friends’ (Dakota Johnson, Michael Angelo Covino) professedly open marriage into disarray in the process.
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Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
They are professedly based on hunches that the enemy will attack, occupy or conquer at some future time unless the enemy is obliterated.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 24 July 2025
How much of this was planned is unclear, but a subsequent scene in which Fielder calls the parents of the child actors to inform them of his new, fatherly involvement is another object lesson in the way that power can seep into even the most professedly intimate of nooks.
—Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2022
But imagine if right-wing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán or another professedly illiberal leader took similar steps.
—Samuel Goldman, The Week, 18 Feb. 2022
In any prior year, that number would be noteworthy for the professedly liberal yet overwhelmingly white industry.
—Lee Seymour, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2022
Early modern Europe had the daily pageant of court society, with its graceful, witty, professedly nonchalant aristocrats who had every muscle under tight control and every piece of clothing precisely arranged.
—David A. Bell, The New York Review of Books, 1 July 2021
Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
They are professedly based on hunches that the enemy will attack, occupy or conquer at some future time unless the enemy is obliterated.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 24 July 2025
How much of this was planned is unclear, but a subsequent scene in which Fielder calls the parents of the child actors to inform them of his new, fatherly involvement is another object lesson in the way that power can seep into even the most professedly intimate of nooks.
—Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2022
But imagine if right-wing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán or another professedly illiberal leader took similar steps.
—Samuel Goldman, The Week, 18 Feb. 2022
In any prior year, that number would be noteworthy for the professedly liberal yet overwhelmingly white industry.
—Lee Seymour, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2022
Early modern Europe had the daily pageant of court society, with its graceful, witty, professedly nonchalant aristocrats who had every muscle under tight control and every piece of clothing precisely arranged.
—David A. Bell, The New York Review of Books, 1 July 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for professedly
Adverb
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King was perhaps most respected for his decisions on immigration cases.—
Jay Weaver,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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These investments aren’t driven by the altruistic goal of ocean conservation—but this work still enables a better understanding of the ocean, perhaps assisting conservation as a positive side-effect.—
Natalie Sum Yue Chung,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
Adverb
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Sabres coach Lindy Ruff theorized that there were more distractions at home and possibly more nerves trying to give the home crowd its money’s worth.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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The model worked a treat, with JWST's observations not only explaining the TOI-1130 system, but possibly all mini-Neptunes that are found close to their star.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
6 May 2026
Adverb
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At this year's event, held at Pura Padel, Holland participated with other BERO higher-ups in a friendly tournament of padel, a racquet sport that's probably best described as a combination of squash and tennis.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Voters will probably be bombarded with political ads and arguments from opposing sides as the battle intensifies.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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There is essentially nowhere to sit in the lobby, though guests waiting for someone could conceivably perch in the adjacent YOU restaurant.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
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Environmental groups and tribes could conceivably challenge every permit in court, potentially blocking Twin Metals’ plans for years.—
Todd Richmond,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Provincial Bavarian and British ethno-sentimental varieties come easily to mind, and in the twenty-first century, American exports of material culture will likely be overtaken worldwide by Chinese trinkets in the style of Temu-Rococo.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Its format likely was a factor; CBS ultimately went with four new comedy series for the 2016-17 season, all of them multi-cam.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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Or maybe — just maybe — the Knicks have been the far superior team all along.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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The only exception maybe for areas along the eastern shore where showers may linger just a bit longer.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Police had been contacted by Thiamphanit's friends twice the day before her body was found, but the case was allegedly considered medium-risk, per The Times.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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The sheriff's office said the other suspects consisted of individuals who allegedly traveled long distances to meet minors, brought items such as condoms or alcohol, or sent explicit messages and images during undercover communications.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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These remarks are manifestly silly, but the conversation ranges into darker territory.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
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The reality is, that is not manifestly true.—
Lee Cowan,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Professedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/professedly. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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