as in extremely
to a great degree
that's some seriously good pie
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Recent Examples of seriously
While anyone can get sick, young children, older adults, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to become seriously ill.
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Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
Meanwhile, officials have expanded wellness checks on older people who are often more likely to get seriously ill or die from the effects of extreme heat.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
How did that idea start and is this a very Czech thing, this not taking things only super-seriously?
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
Jackson was accused of seriously injuring professional wrestler Stuart Smith in Sun Valley last year, causing the man to suffer a concussion and the loss of several teeth.
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James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for seriously
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
Meanwhile, officials have expanded wellness checks on older people who are often more likely to get seriously ill or die from the effects of extreme heat.
—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
How did that idea start and is this a very Czech thing, this not taking things only super-seriously?
—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
Jackson was accused of seriously injuring professional wrestler Stuart Smith in Sun Valley last year, causing the man to suffer a concussion and the loss of several teeth.
—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for seriously
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seriously
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That restraint also challenges the idea that sauvignon blanc must be extremely aromatic to be recognizable.
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Superconductors can carry electricity with zero resistance, but only at extremely low temperatures.
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But everyone on the Spurs shot terribly from deep in the clutch.
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Wonderfully and terribly, everything does happen for Maddie after her adoring bear of a husband, Jake (Eric Rahill), makes a cooking video of her that goes massively viral.
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Despite consuming mass quantities of high-calorie foods during competition season, most professional competitive eaters are very lean.
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Music icon Taylor Swift and football star Travis Kelce, who announced their engagement in August 2025, are anticipated to tie the knot very soon.
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Designers of these technologies have to be sensitive to the fact that consumers will invite these tools into their personal lives and homes, meaning that privacy and the scope of what will be collected must be incredibly strict.
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Doing both puts a lot of stress on the brain when temperatures rise, and some people are incredibly sensitive to it.
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Traditional studios might adopt Chinese models for some preproduction tasks such as concepting, but the geopolitical and intellectual property risks for commercial generations are too prohibitive.
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His father, Brian Cohn, jumped into the pool to try to pull him out, but the suction from the drain was too strong.
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This conversation happens right before the crew takes the guests on what looks like a really cool oyster farm tour.
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Tried and tested professionals to really help maintain a high standard.
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New reads abound for your vacation tote throughout the weeks of July, with fiction picks featuring a Carnival cruise casualty, a highly entertaining jewel heist at the Waldorf-Astoria, and a Soviet-era madcap adventure.
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This cucumber-and-onion dip meshes both flavors from the beloved Southern appetizers to make a zesty, creamy dish that will be highly appreciated at any party.
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Hodad’s is a third-generation small business, a San Diego treasure that makes a damn good burger.
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Williams is too young to be this damn good.
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“Seriously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seriously. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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