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
His season really kicked into gear in early January during the 1-0 win over Liverpool in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final, with Bergvall scoring a late winner shortly after escaping a second yellow card.
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Elias Burke, New York Times, 21 June 2025
Cheaper nets can break really easily during intense gameplay.
—Parker Hall, Wired News, 21 June 2025
What really sets these places apart, though, is the guest experience.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Take out the magic of enjoying it at the Happiest Place on Earth, and those hard, sorbet-like cups really missed the mark for many Disney fans.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
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Elias Burke, New York Times, 21 June 2025
Cheaper nets can break really easily during intense gameplay.
—Parker Hall, Wired News, 21 June 2025
What really sets these places apart, though, is the guest experience.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Take out the magic of enjoying it at the Happiest Place on Earth, and those hard, sorbet-like cups really missed the mark for many Disney fans.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for really
Adverb
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The company’s operations were enormous and very interesting.—
Nash Buckingham,
Outdoor Life,
19 June 2025
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According to Ballerini, Kahan said yes at the very last minute.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
19 June 2025
Adverb
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Scoop up mainstays that are actually worth it, including the Levi’s denim trucker jacket, Madewell’s high-neck tank top in soft cotton, and a new pair of Mother jeans.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
20 June 2025
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Failures that are particularly funny or noteworthy might receive some attention, but the majority of content is designed to talk about how the user is learning, growing or succeeding in some way—even if that isn’t actually happening.—
Drew Gerber,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Adverb
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And that, my fellow leaders, is a rare privilege that is definitely worth the cost.—
Joe Altieri,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The 6-1, 215-pound four-star from Illinois definitely improved his stock.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Adverb
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The extremely diverse group speaks nine different languages and a quarter of the recruits are women, a higher number than any previous class, agency officials said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2025
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Sheriff’s officials said the terrain is extremely remote and difficult to access, which makes rescue efforts challenging.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2025
Adverb
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When accountability for the customer is unclear and everyone in the C-suite is responsible for growth, often no one truly is.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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While the cars are moving in two dimensions to the fighter jets’ three, Kosinski makes the races feel truly physical—not just on the turns and straights, but in the frenetic pit stops and in the viewing suites stuffed with sheikhs and tech ghouls.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
20 June 2025
Adverb
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That is, being able to share openly and honestly about their inner worlds.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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But honestly, hydrating your face with moisturizer is really important.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 June 2025
Adverb
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There is no overlap between the play and Aira’s life; certainly there’s no anger against the dying of the light in Aira.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025
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Oscar Bobb generally gets far more assists than goals, too, but with those five players, as well as Rayan Cherki, City certainly have enough numbers for the wide roles, even if goals are not yet assured.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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But from the first breath, Roxy sensed something was terribly wrong.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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Then in April 2021, Granda’s plan to escape went terribly wrong.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2025
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“Really.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/really. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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