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
Though the two shows are quite distinct, Wilford, who is curating her final show for MoCA after moving to the Memphis Art Museum in January, hopes viewers will be able to envelop themselves in each.
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Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Quartz’s Catherine Baab has more on the art of not quite dealing.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 3 June 2025
Looking up height requirements in advance can avoid disappointment for kids who may not be quite tall enough for some rides.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 23 May 2025
This advantage is quite significant in at least two ways.
—Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Quartz’s Catherine Baab has more on the art of not quite dealing.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 3 June 2025
Looking up height requirements in advance can avoid disappointment for kids who may not be quite tall enough for some rides.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 23 May 2025
This advantage is quite significant in at least two ways.
—Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quite
Adverb
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This should sound pretty familiar to Costco shoppers, as store associates already check receipts on the way out the door.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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Currently, the website does not list any PC components or peripherals, but overall, its stock is pretty limited.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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The confusion stems from language the White House used in the directive that will totally or partially suspend entry into the United States and the issuance of immigrant and non-immigrant visas to nationals of the 19 countries.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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On the other hand, Indian tech companies should start diversifying their clientele base instead of relying totally on the U.S. market.—
Paresh Sagar,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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Goldman Sachs estimates federal employment declined by a relatively modest 10,000 in May, adding to the 26,000 government workers that Capital Economics says already have been chopped since February.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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But that was a relatively modest 5,000 tickets a night.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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Champion said search teams had looked through the area before but couldn't fully investigate because of the high water.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
Adverb
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Last week, the world was treated to a new song by Rihanna, which is a fairly rare occurrence these days.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Even the fairly aggressive background blur the game uses looks toned down on the Switch 2.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
Adverb
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Her ensemble featured a simple yet striking little black dress with a semi-sheer bodice and a voluminous, inflated hemline, perfectly paired with dainty black mules and matching arm cuffs on both wrists.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
10 June 2025
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This wisdom applies perfectly to brands seeking to connect with young consumers.—
Rupert Lee-Browne,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Adverb
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Ten years later, Jamie Wyeth remains not only my favorite artist but a rather unexpected style muse for his unapologetically unique dress sense.—
Caroline Reilly,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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Trump and Musk traded barbs in a rather public feud, with the U.S. president threatening to pull back billions of dollars in government contracts for Musk's companies, while the Tesla CEO suggested Trump could not have won the election without him.—
Anniek Bao,Dylan Butts,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
Adverb
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Carey: There is just something about watching a midfield technician utterly control the tempo of a game.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The 24-time grand slam winner was utterly dominant throughout, facing just one break point all game.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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“Quite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quite. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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