as in highly
to a large extent or degree
a staggeringly inappropriate comment to make at a funeral
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Recent Examples of staggeringly
The number of young Scottish players competing in the Premiership is staggeringly low, so fast-tracking the few who are playing senior minutes has become the strategy.
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Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Her great love Richard Burton, especially, loved to surprise her with knockout gifts with a staggeringly high carat count.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Nearly three centuries later, the Shaker founder could become an unlikely icon for Gen Z, who are bringing celibacy back in staggeringly high numbers, according to a slew of recent studies.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Yet staggeringly, until now, most of these waters beyond national jurisdiction have had no comprehensive legal protection at all.
—Mandeep Rai, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Well, this latest adaptation could, which spins the aforementioned plot points in staggeringly irritating ways.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2025
Providers worry that, without finding ways to fill the funding gaps, they may be forced to close housing sites and end rental aid efforts, leaving thousands without a crucial lifeline across California’s staggeringly unaffordable rental markets.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2025
Poverty and unemployment rates are staggeringly high (more than 80% in some districts, tribal leaders say).
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
After his less-than inspiring performance in the primary, followed by a staggeringly low-key start to the general election campaign, Kinloch brought in a new campaign manager who indicated their rhetoric would take on a harder edge.
—M.l. Elrick, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Her great love Richard Burton, especially, loved to surprise her with knockout gifts with a staggeringly high carat count.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Nearly three centuries later, the Shaker founder could become an unlikely icon for Gen Z, who are bringing celibacy back in staggeringly high numbers, according to a slew of recent studies.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Yet staggeringly, until now, most of these waters beyond national jurisdiction have had no comprehensive legal protection at all.
—Mandeep Rai, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Well, this latest adaptation could, which spins the aforementioned plot points in staggeringly irritating ways.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2025
Providers worry that, without finding ways to fill the funding gaps, they may be forced to close housing sites and end rental aid efforts, leaving thousands without a crucial lifeline across California’s staggeringly unaffordable rental markets.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2025
Poverty and unemployment rates are staggeringly high (more than 80% in some districts, tribal leaders say).
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
After his less-than inspiring performance in the primary, followed by a staggeringly low-key start to the general election campaign, Kinloch brought in a new campaign manager who indicated their rhetoric would take on a harder edge.
—M.l. Elrick, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staggeringly
Adverb
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According to the agriculture department, testing has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds, as well as within backyard flocks and commercial flocks statewide.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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The allegations raised fresh questions about the circumstances of Navalny's 2024 death and about the origin of a highly unusual toxin.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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In reality Mars turned out to be far more hostile – an utterly dry dust ball with scarcely any atmosphere.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2026
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Leonard utterly dominated even before his clutch 3-pointer to cap the Stripes’ 48-45 victory.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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This recognition is greatly deserved, because Nick has owned this beat like no other reporter.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2026
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The emergence of cable, podcasts and streaming audio and video platforms — none of which are subject to FCC restrictions in terms of content — have greatly diminished traditional broadcast media’s dominance in the marketplace.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Smith has considerably more big league experience and a longer track record of offensive success compared to any other would-be second baseman on the roster.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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But the context of the occasion had darkened considerably.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Now, Norwegian hockey is much more comparable to that of Denmark, its southern neighbor across the North Sea.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Last year’s defense was woefully short on top–level talent pretty much everywhere except at defensive tackle.—
Kevin Sherrington
Feb. 18,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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