as in extremely
to a great degree
that's some seriously good pie
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Recent Examples of seriously
All of those Republicans are seriously doubting the president here, Senator Graham.
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CBS News,
21 June 2026
Is now the time for the industry to take the silliness seriously?
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Simon Thompson,
HollywoodReporter,
21 June 2026
In many cases, inexpensive drones can kill or seriously wound Russian personnel at a fraction of the cost associated with traditional military systems.
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Hunter Lacroix,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
Citi Bike took the mission extremely seriously, building a new age verification system that would ensure minors were not riding illegally.
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Bradley Tusk,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for seriously
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Is now the time for the industry to take the silliness seriously?
—
Simon Thompson,
HollywoodReporter,
21 June 2026
In many cases, inexpensive drones can kill or seriously wound Russian personnel at a fraction of the cost associated with traditional military systems.
—
Hunter Lacroix,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
Citi Bike took the mission extremely seriously, building a new age verification system that would ensure minors were not riding illegally.
—
Bradley Tusk,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for seriously
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seriously
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Now, multiple residents are left worried about what's to come next week with extremely hot temperatures in the forecast.
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Despite being the fourth largest economy in the world — the home of Hollywood and Silicon Valley — California’s budget is extremely dependent on the state’s most prosperous residents.
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In forming our union, the founders fell terribly short of the declaration's promise, leaving slavery intact, allowing states to restrict the franchise to white men who own property.
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But if the film occasionally threatens to float away into its own inaccessible realm, Camp’s witty, doleful performance grounds it with a human dimension, albeit not a terribly warm one.
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Following their arrival, word spread among law enforcement at Kansas City Stadium (aka Arrowhead) that the King and Queen were en route — and the path to the VVIP (yes, very very) entrance was cleared by FBI officials, who kept fans away from the area.
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This could look like a very specific cut of a sleeve of a shirt that nods to that time.
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This butter-yellow tunic feels cheerful, airy, and incredibly chic for summer.
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The producers are amazing, the writers are amazing, the director's amazing and Netflix has been nothing but incredibly supportive.
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So too did a record 400-million-barrel release from the International Energy Agency’s strategic petroleum reserves – a supply boost that’s still underway.
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The man who made a reputation by doing the impossible with African Cup of Nation wins had too little time to find the magic with Tunisia.
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Steve Toussaint said something really great.
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Also, the experience of traveling with locals is something that really added to the experience.
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Made with soft, highly absorbent quick-drying microfiber.
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The majority of chicken in America is highly processed and cleaned in a chlorine bath.
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The perps are leading and so far those that have been listed before IPOs have done a pretty damn good job.
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If Jenna didn't look so damn nice, then our age gap is not that much.
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“Seriously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seriously. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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