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Recent Examples of profoundly
Hannah Bevers believes the tragedy shaped them — painfully, but profoundly.
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Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
There's something that feels both profoundly private about the hotel and restaurant.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
If stars were like myths, then the first generation of stars to have existed in the cosmos would be like the gods of ancient Greece — massive, mysterious and profoundly influential on what came after them.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Her understated conclusions with profoundly important data.
—Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
Walt Disney World would profoundly impact Central Florida.
—Mark Lane, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
There’s something profoundly beautiful about presenting an opportunity to build community, even better when others accept the generosity.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
It is named after and run by Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd), the profoundly complex antagonist from the original series.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
By this stage, Mitchell was profoundly uncomfortable.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
There's something that feels both profoundly private about the hotel and restaurant.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
If stars were like myths, then the first generation of stars to have existed in the cosmos would be like the gods of ancient Greece — massive, mysterious and profoundly influential on what came after them.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Her understated conclusions with profoundly important data.
—Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
Walt Disney World would profoundly impact Central Florida.
—Mark Lane, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
There’s something profoundly beautiful about presenting an opportunity to build community, even better when others accept the generosity.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
It is named after and run by Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd), the profoundly complex antagonist from the original series.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
By this stage, Mitchell was profoundly uncomfortable.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for profoundly
Adverb
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Israel and Lebanon have technically been at war since Israel was established in 1948, and Lebanon remains deeply divided over diplomatic engagement with Israel.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Many praised the gesture as both thoughtful and deeply meaningful.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Couric noted that his parents — Kennedy and Ed Schlossberg — were not portrayed particularly positively in the show.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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While there was no major breakthrough, representatives from both countries spoke positively about the more than two-hour meeting.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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But although the two films have imminent solar catastrophes at their core, their approaches to saving the world from extreme global cooling are radically different.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
19 Apr. 2026
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The memo of understanding submitted by the Rays to the county does not need to be radically rewritten.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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By 2024, Pascal was no longer involved, Jason Bateman was added, and the creative direction shifted to a wholly original idea.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
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Fatone, Mulvihill and Sarlanis all say Boy Band Confidential doesn’t seek to paint a wholly damning portrayal of the boy band life, but rather to show resilience and hope, pointing toward the documentary’s end, which depicts many of the subjects moving on with their lives.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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This is a hard one to rewatch in 2026, though, since the world of the 1970s, with its robust, respected media and politicians that can feel shame, feel so utterly foreign.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Apr. 2026
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There’s something utterly tender about a play where characters don’t actually talk to each other, but spend most of their time searching for the courage to strike up conversations that just might might change, or even save, their lives.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The original design was a remarkably luxurious rural home that centered around an atrium to maximize light.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2026
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Backed by long-term capital, strategic foresight, and $6 trillion in sovereign assets, the foundation is proving remarkably fireproof.—
Winston Ma,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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No 1 — this time last year, there was still a debate between her and Mary Earps — showed her class with an acrobatic save to deny Spain an equaliser in stoppage time and was then absolutely sensational in the second half against Iceland.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Russia has lost one of its military partners in terms of its biggest drone provider, Iran, whose military industrial complex has been absolutely devastated.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Avoid soaking anything with a foam core, but for solid vinyl or rubber, this works exceptionally well.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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Hardly surprising when the average American citizen is being fiscally mugged by the consequences of double standards that have long been at play, with Israeli entities not only exempt from registering as foreign agents, but exceptionally blessed to freely interfere in American political life.—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Profoundly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profoundly. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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