as in total
a complete amount of something
the totality of the stars in the universe can only be loosely guessed at
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Recent Examples of totality
With that in mind, here are a few specific spots in both countries that are on our list for maximum totality time and proximity to adventure.
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Maya Silver, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
Not all bird species reacted the same way, Aguilar added, and bird responses were strongest in the path of totality where the moon completely covered the sun.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
The all-consuming totality of the Julia Roberts phenomenon was well-earned.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
During the eclipse’s four minutes of totality—the period when the moon fully blocks the sun in the sky—bird vocalizations spiked, while other activities such as flying, feeding and perching decreased.
—Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2025
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Maya Silver, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
Not all bird species reacted the same way, Aguilar added, and bird responses were strongest in the path of totality where the moon completely covered the sun.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
The all-consuming totality of the Julia Roberts phenomenon was well-earned.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
During the eclipse’s four minutes of totality—the period when the moon fully blocks the sun in the sky—bird vocalizations spiked, while other activities such as flying, feeding and perching decreased.
—Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for totality
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Before her five-wicket haul, Sharma (58) posted her third half-century of the tournament to help India reached the second highest total in a World Cup final after Australia’s 356-5 against England in 2022.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even with returning quarterback Bryce Young underwhelming in the passing game, the Panthers were still able to match last year’s win total in just nine games, moving to 5-4 on the season with a second consecutive victory on the road.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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The post sparked a backlash in the Philippines, where the average monthly wage is less than a fifth of that sum.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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The cash option is a one-time, lump-sum payment that is equal to all the cash in the Mega Millions jackpot prize pool.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Like so many other bits of Times coverage, the whole of the piece is structured as an orchestrated encounter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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They may be edited for clarity and reprinting in whole or in part in Variety publications.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Totality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/totality. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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