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
Instead of being thrilled, he was totally dejected because his fee from his last movie, which was three long years ago, was $800,000.
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Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
The plan is funded by the district’s general fund and an amount totally $146,000 is funded by the state’s Teacher Retention Allotment.
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Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
The result sounds totally distinct but still feels rooted in each’s respective trade.
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Benny Sun,
Pitchfork,
17 June 2026
Yes, totally, and that means a lot to me.
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Alma Rota,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
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Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
The plan is funded by the district’s general fund and an amount totally $146,000 is funded by the state’s Teacher Retention Allotment.
—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
The result sounds totally distinct but still feels rooted in each’s respective trade.
—
Benny Sun,
Pitchfork,
17 June 2026
Yes, totally, and that means a lot to me.
—
Alma Rota,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for totally
Recent Examples of Synonyms for totally
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While Syd cares deeply about the restaurant, Richie’s entire sense of self-worth and identity is completely intertwined with it.
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These claims are completely unfounded.
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The Bucks had systematically churned through assets in an effort to keep their team in contention during his prime until finally there was nothing left.
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The war in Iran raised recession risk, and the federal government is systematically dismantling the funding streams California has depended on for decades.
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In an unusual twist, many of the songs that would eventually appear throughout the season were written before the writers’ room fully mapped out the story.
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Under the partnership, Destinus will provide the missiles’ core technology while Rheinmetall will supply warheads and booster rocket motors, creating what the companies describe as a fully European deep-strike missile portfolio.
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In a social media post Saturday afternoon, the Kansas City Police Department wrote that bags that don’t meet the event’s clear bag policy were diverting law enforcement resources, as those bags have to be thoroughly inspected.
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Plan thoroughly, and let structure support freedom.
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Switzerland came out strong in the second half with two goals within 15 minutes, utterly deflating Canada's energy until the hydration break.
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Why Battery Confidence Suddenly Rules the Road The basic golf cart battery was utterly disregarded for a very long time.
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Ament didn’t quite reach his offensive potential at Tennessee, but this is not dissimilar to the gamble the Bucks once took on a young Antetokounmpo.
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But the Clippers have shaken up their team quite a bit in the last few months and are a team worth watching this week.
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The passage is incoherent, yet, in conflating progressive reform with arrogant blind faith, it is perfectly suited to Vance’s cynical conservatism.
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The robust selection feels bespoke and unexpected, catering perfectly to anyone on the hunt for something truly unique.
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For the memorial game, the Feeneys had reverted to their old batting order, so after Greenberg, the lineup would be wholly composed of Feeney elders.
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Her style was wholly her own, with a delightfully strange mix of off-kilter compositions, deadpan facial expressions, and historical references.
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“Totally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/totally. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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