as in greatly
to a large extent or degree
I'm tremendously upset I didn't get into that university
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Recent Examples of tremendously
Even though features vary tremendously over time, including color, cloud cover, and particular instabilities both inside and outside Saturn’s polar hexagon, many key features remain constant.
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Big Think, 15 Apr. 2026
Growth as a leader Stone noted that Thacker has grown tremendously as a leader over time.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
Our downtown has changed tremendously.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
But for Miami Marlins catcher Liam Hicks, a subtle change has tremendously improved his hitting.
—Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
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Big Think, 15 Apr. 2026
Growth as a leader Stone noted that Thacker has grown tremendously as a leader over time.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
Our downtown has changed tremendously.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
But for Miami Marlins catcher Liam Hicks, a subtle change has tremendously improved his hitting.
—Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tremendously
Adverb
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The rest of the league, which has greatly benefited from five years of Sparks’ bad basketball decisions, will be waiting.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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On the other hand, Brightman told me, the stuff that is costing these champions big-time helped him greatly in preparing his analysis.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The protests appear highly organized, suggesting the involvement of more powerful actors behind the scenes, said Julia Urrunaga, Peru program director at the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA).—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Here’s how to put your lint roller to work in unexpected (and highly effective) ways around your home.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The population affected by access barriers is considerably larger than the headline number suggests.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2026
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For at least two decades, the Ngogo chimpanzees had formed a considerably large community, with more than 200 individuals living together in harmony at its peak.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Feel free to rearrange your desk, organize papers at home, or otherwise shift your habits to function that much better.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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Edmundo Sosa made Rea pay for leaving a slider too much over the plate, his three-run home run putting Philadelphia ahead in the second.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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This is especially important for high-risk pregnancies, as having the right support and guidance can significantly reduce complications and improve outcomes.—
MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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This amazing project significantly expands our ability to accomplish our mission, to stimulate curiosity and inspire science learning in everyone, on a scale and with an impact unlike anything in our history.—
Staff report,
Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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This is a hard one to rewatch in 2026, though, since the world of the 1970s, with its robust, respected media and politicians that can feel shame, feel so utterly foreign.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Apr. 2026
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There’s something utterly tender about a play where characters don’t actually talk to each other, but spend most of their time searching for the courage to strike up conversations that just might might change, or even save, their lives.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Tremendously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tremendously. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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