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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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
Nothing looks prettier than a bowl full of citrus on the counter, but is that really the best way to store your limes?
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
The drivers with the supermarkets made out really well.
—Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Mix in metal decals and French manicure designs for a really unique look.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
There's really a moment of wonder.
—March 8, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
The drivers with the supermarkets made out really well.
—Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Mix in metal decals and French manicure designs for a really unique look.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
There's really a moment of wonder.
—March 8, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for really
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Physicists hunting for new superconductors often look for a very specific shape hidden in their data—a dome.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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Now, both teams head to the Big Ten tournament with opposite momentum and very different stakes, though any number of wins for UCLA can’t hurt its seeding come Selection Sunday.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The software serves as the bridge between today’s powerful AI systems, like Claude or OpenAI’s GPT family of models, and the real-world tasks that people actually want AI systems to accomplish.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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By contrast, when workers used AI to actually offload repetitive tasks, their stress levels dropped.—
Lana Zak,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The most eye-catching part, however, is definitely a large flower made of fabric that sprouts out of the shoulder.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
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Coming off the bench for Leo and stepping onto the court on the big stage at state, Elon Henderson definitely felt some nerves.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Now the molecule was DMT, which causes an extremely intense but relatively short trip.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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The researchers also say the laser could benefit industries that depend on nanoelectronics, including semiconductor manufacturing, by helping engineers detect extremely small defects in chips.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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For me, the Calpak 5-piece Packing Cube Set has truly delivered the solution with a set of four packing cubes and a water-resistant pouch for storage.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Build rhythm, and your energy becomes truly dependable.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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By honestly and realistically contemplating these answers and by speaking with a financial advisor or gold investing company representative, investors can tailor their gold approach to one that meets their needs and goals both this month and in the months that follow.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Factor in travel time between locations honestly — and leave buffer time for the unexpected discoveries that often end up being the highlight of the trip.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Which is certainly an admirable approach, albeit a rather idealistic strategy in a state of nearly 23 million voters, spread over roughly 800 miles from north to south.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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While his legacy was certainly felt in Send Help, Jeff Probst was unfortunately too busy with Tribal Council to make a cameo.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2026
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In a world gone terribly wrong and sideways, humanity survives.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Mar. 2026
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If that version of the fable hasn’t aged terribly well, an item in The Wall Street Journal this week elicited a few nervous squeals from some the NFL’s TV partners.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Really.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/really. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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