1
as in completely
to a full extent or degree
I am totally upset you can't make it to the celebration
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as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details
he made totally sure the door was locked when he left the house
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Recent Examples of totally
The warm glow and the effect from the perforations are totally beautiful, and the lamp is just $110 right now, which is quite the bargain despite its luxe, upscale look.
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Brittney Morgan, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
Jeremy Holin, Fort Lauderdale Fearful about the future The unnecessary death of Renee Nicole Good is totally the fault of every Republican in the Senate and the House who has unleashed this unhinged and hateful president.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
But what the researchers thought was going to be a straightforward confirmation experiment turned out to be something totally unexpected.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Zurich feels totally underrated to me.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
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Brittney Morgan, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
Jeremy Holin, Fort Lauderdale Fearful about the future The unnecessary death of Renee Nicole Good is totally the fault of every Republican in the Senate and the House who has unleashed this unhinged and hateful president.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
But what the researchers thought was going to be a straightforward confirmation experiment turned out to be something totally unexpected.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Zurich feels totally underrated to me.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for totally
Adverb
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Once that’s done and completely turned off, use a small brush to clean around the disposal and inside it.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026
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For better or worse, wallpaper can completely change a room's appearance and feel.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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Agencies could systematically incorporate labor concerns in their operations.—
Terri Gerstein,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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While lidar technology itself is not new, officials say Hong Kong is among the first jurisdictions to apply it systematically to tree surveys as part of environmental impact assessments.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Super Bowl ad is the latest move by a president and administration that have fully embraced professional sports as a prime venue to deliver their message.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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For some of the victims’ families, the interviews clarified how and why the crimes unfolded, filling in gaps that police files and court records never fully answered after years of unresolved questions.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Drain the water one more time, then rinse the scarf out thoroughly under the faucet with lukewarm or cool water.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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Leaders can thoroughly test how changes made to products, processes and tools may contribute to time and cost savings in the real-world without disrupting operations.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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There are shades of Jean-Paul Sartre’s Nausea here, the supreme dislocation of being a person in a world where others are so utterly unknowable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Meatball has utterly destroyed the Quincy brand.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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Everything was really incorrect for the period—shiny, sparkly, overdone—but the actual shapes and silhouettes of his clothes are quite accurate.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
10 Jan. 2026
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But the Panthers were also quite consistent in some ways.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The perfectly chunky, almost-statement shoes feature a lightweight midsole, shock-absorbing arch support, and a deep heel cup designed to keep your foot stable as you strut.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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Sure, there is a fine line between delusion and conviction, but on Sunday, the 49ers walked it perfectly.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Founded in 1978 and wholly owned by the Inuit of Nunavik through Makivvik Corporation, Air Inuit has long relied on combi aircraft to connect isolated villages with southern Canada, promoting trade, culture, and community in the region.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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But the Davidson and Irvin shows are different, and suggest that the company is serious about launching wholly original shows.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Totally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/totally. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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