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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2
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
Skarsgard’s Murderbot is awkward in a totally different way, unsure how to deal with emotion, tortured just by having to look someone in the eye.
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
After a quick scrub with my toilet brush, the rings totally disappeared.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
Their entire agenda has been totally repudiated by the American people.
—Heather Hamilton, The Washington Examiner, 11 May 2025
Like Kissinger, Rubio has shown himself to be totally loyal to his president and, importantly, the most able in-fighter among Trump’s top aides.
—Frank McNeil, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2025
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
After a quick scrub with my toilet brush, the rings totally disappeared.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
Their entire agenda has been totally repudiated by the American people.
—Heather Hamilton, The Washington Examiner, 11 May 2025
Like Kissinger, Rubio has shown himself to be totally loyal to his president and, importantly, the most able in-fighter among Trump’s top aides.
—Frank McNeil, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for totally
Adverb
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If those conversations do happen, Dr. Brady stresses the importance of listening fully and without judgment.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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At Neon, Werner will pivot fully into theatrical distribution, leading the company’s release strategies and deepening its relationships with filmmakers and exhibitors around the world.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
Adverb
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He was thoroughly dominated by Randle all series and walked out of Target Center saying these Wolves may not be done yet.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Before launching a new product or opening a new facility, thoroughly test the market to determine demand and pricing power.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Adverb
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Their bond begins to fray, and betrayal—once utterly unthinkable—now becomes all too possible. Sacker Entertainment Law is handling business affairs, production legal and finance legal for Paper Tiger.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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After playing just one division foe over the first six weeks of the season — a three-game sweep of the utterly helpless Colorado Rockies last month — the Dodgers are finally getting into the meat of their division schedule.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
Adverb
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Halper, of Top Ten Liquors, isn’t quite sure what to expect from the federal government.—
Danielle Wiener-Bronner,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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When that happens, their buzzing calls used to attract mates are quite loud.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
Adverb
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Pascaline Chavanne’s costumes, especially Seberg’s wardrobe of minute cardigans and jaunty silk scarves, strike every note perfectly.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
18 May 2025
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My favorite looks, though, were always ones that perfectly encapsulated #MinnieStyle.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
18 May 2025
Adverb
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Washington is about to host a global festival for the LGBTQ community and its allies—all while President Donald Trump is in the White House overseeing a government that is wholly hostile to the visitors’ goals.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
17 May 2025
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Geminis have a rep for being liars, but that isn’t wholly true.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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Garden Graduation is all about creating a whimsical experience with floral outdoor place settings, picnic-style decor with gingham throws, and charcuterie boards.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
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Together, these two show us what love is all about -- partnership and finding someone who will always love you.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Adverb
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They are not deployed by people trying to supplement or enrich their work and potential, but by those looking to automate it away entirely.—
Damon Beres,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2025
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Nothing went right with the experience: The producer showed little interest in developing her ideas, the songs came out half-cooked, and the label quickly hit financial trouble, going out of business entirely a few years later.—
Jeff Gage,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
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“Totally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/totally. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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