1
as in completely
to a full extent or degree
are you quite sure you have permission to go?
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2
as in pretty
to some degree or extent
we camped quite near Mount Rushmore
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Recent Examples of quite
Its pat, readymade quality threatens to destabilize Godd’s shtick, which, while still nascent, doesn’t offer quite as much juice as Blanton tries to squeeze from it.
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Maxie Younger, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, his speed was quite noticeable against the Avalanche in Game 1.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
The experience was quite impactful for Caleb.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Jason Robertson isn’t quite Ralph Cox, but there are unnerving similarities, and there is nothing the Dallas Stars forward can do to change that reality.
—Mac Engel
april 21, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
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Maxie Younger, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, his speed was quite noticeable against the Avalanche in Game 1.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
The experience was quite impactful for Caleb.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Jason Robertson isn’t quite Ralph Cox, but there are unnerving similarities, and there is nothing the Dallas Stars forward can do to change that reality.
—Mac Engel
april 21, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quite
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Meanwhile, after getting completely smothered over the past two nights, the Red Sox offense jolted to life in the second inning and took advantage of a defensive miscue that extended the inning.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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There are also two completely accessible suites available.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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But neutral, white-box viewing spaces (with even, predictable lighting) can be found elsewhere on LACMA’s campus and pretty much anywhere art is shown.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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My year is pretty padded out with a bunch of appearances and shows and tours.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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This premise, bolstered by excellent performances all around, could easily have sustained a totally enjoyable TV show.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Of course, no seder would be complete without everyone sitting at the table at the end of the night, totally stuffed and maybe a little tipsy, to chat and gossip about everyday life.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Some muskie anglers are speaking out strongly against FFS because those treasured and relatively rare fish are being caught at rates unheard of until the advent of this new technology.—
Mike McFeely,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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Depending on the results of NASA’s toilet investigation, future changes to the design could include adding a heater or adjusting the flow of air or water in the venting lines—relatively minor tweaks in the grand scheme of things.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Barracuda, the Sharks’ AHL affiliate, allowed two goals in the first period and never fully recovered in a 5-1 loss to the Henderson Silver Knights on Friday, as San Jose was swept in the best-of-three first-round series two games to none at Lee’s Family Forum.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Amodei cited the concern that Anthropic technology would be used for fully autonomous lethal weapons whose decisions were made without human involvement — and the potential for AI to be used for mass domestic surveillance on an unprecedented scale.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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If Campbell fails, then speculation can fairly begin.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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The authors stress the need for a robust public domain for information and for IP to be fairly applied alongside the public domain in order to encourage economic growth and innovation.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Her racial ambiguity was perfectly calibrated to an era in which brands were clamoring to amplify their social-media presence by appealing to as many audiences as possible.—
T. M. Brown,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Greenard perfectly fit defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ system.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Wildlife here is so prolific that guests aren’t permitted to walk about; rather they’re ferried about by safari vehicle, passing honking hippos, giant basking Nile crocodiles and huge numbers of butterflies and birds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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For anyone who’d rather not stomach as much volatility, a metal-specific ETF or broader precious metals fund may be the smarter starting point.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Quite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quite. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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