1
as in very
in actual fact
I'm really sorry I upset you
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2
as in actually
to tell the truth
well, really, I'd rather go to the movies than go to dinner
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3
as in definitely
without any question
that was really a sweet gesture on your part
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as in extremely
to a great degree
really tired after staying up all night
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Recent Examples of really
So to go out to Detroit and have an unpleasant experience really frustrated me.
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Could robots like this really end up in classrooms, clinics, or even homes someday?
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The purpose of the test — the largest ever in the state, which has by far the most home battery capacity in the US — was to see just how much power is really there for the utility to tap, and to ensure it could be switched on, effectively running the grid in reverse, without causing a crash.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2025
How much is new management really going to invest in Paramount+ and streaming going forward.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Could robots like this really end up in classrooms, clinics, or even homes someday?
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The purpose of the test — the largest ever in the state, which has by far the most home battery capacity in the US — was to see just how much power is really there for the utility to tap, and to ensure it could be switched on, effectively running the grid in reverse, without causing a crash.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2025
How much is new management really going to invest in Paramount+ and streaming going forward.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for really
Adverb
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Or at the very least, at the center of a lot of conversations that have brought back up older controversies.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
6 Aug. 2025
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That velocity had previously masked a very hittable fastball, and Sasaki’s heater got walloped in the ensuing outings.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Carll has opened for Felker’s Turnpike Troubadours often — including earlier this summer at Red Rocks outside of Denver — but the two men have never actually played a song swap together.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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What's especially wild is that it's not priced exclusively for big research labs; regular consumers might actually be able to get their hands on one.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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With so much passion behind the project, Rado’s Press is definitely off to a great start.—
Clea Haran,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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And if not, then that is definitely a worthwhile question (and perhaps a future column).—
Miriam Kirmayer,
SELF,
6 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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But the box-office failure of Long Shot, his extremely charming 2018 team-up with Charlize Theron, coincided with the business as a whole backing away from the genre.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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Any other entity, whether at the state, federal, or local level, should be extremely cautious in construing this new law as a ready-to-go template.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Enjoy The Outdoors At A Nature Preserve Port St. Lucie’s location on the St. Lucie River and near the Atlantic Ocean has created the perfect environment for some truly remarkable natural preserves.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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In a world where everyone is talking, the ability to truly listen has become a rare and valuable leadership skill that creates a competitive advantage for both you and your organization.—
Heather Heefner,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The mother of her French host family cooked simply and honestly each night with ingredients in season in Burgundy.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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Answering honestly will tell you more about your leadership effectiveness than any performance metric.—
Dennis Kozak,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The news was certainly a shock to many, with concerns stemming mostly from the unknown.—
Dana Reboe,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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Schedules and playoff formats will need to be adjusted but Benson certainly seems to think so.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Plus, those businesses rely on a strong supply chain, which has been terribly disrupted by tariffs in recent months.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Despite his status as a pop culture icon for close to 50 years now, ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic has claimed he’s not terribly bothered about being overlooked by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Really.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/really. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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