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
Besides, the vibes improve tremendously later in the day when the moon meets with Jupiter in Cancer.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Cook grew Apple’s sales, market cap and share price tremendously, navigated though Covid disruptions, and has successfully advocated for the company in challenging political times.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
But the blockade was – was a tremendous step and has been tremendously effective, with dozens of ships turned around.
—CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Ceci and Dumoulin had little positive impact on the Kings, who slipped in terms of defensive effectiveness, regressed tremendously in the transition game and plummeted all the way to 30th of 32 teams on the penalty kill.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Cook grew Apple’s sales, market cap and share price tremendously, navigated though Covid disruptions, and has successfully advocated for the company in challenging political times.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
But the blockade was – was a tremendous step and has been tremendously effective, with dozens of ships turned around.
—CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Ceci and Dumoulin had little positive impact on the Kings, who slipped in terms of defensive effectiveness, regressed tremendously in the transition game and plummeted all the way to 30th of 32 teams on the penalty kill.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tremendously
Adverb
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The answer to that question varies greatly from individual to individual.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Prioritize In-Flight Hydration Air travel greatly increases your risk of dehydration due to the extremely low humidity and lower cabin pressure.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
6 May 2026
Adverb
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The current spiritual leader is Ayatollah Mahdi Mirbaqiri, a highly influential senior cleric who was once seen as a possible candidate for Supreme Leader.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that commonly causes vomiting and diarrhea and can spread quickly in close quarters, including cruise ships, according to the CDC.—
Nollaig O'Connor,
NBC news,
9 May 2026
Adverb
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What begins as a small adjustment could strengthen your foundation considerably.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The area has expanded considerably in recent years, drawing students, young professionals and families alike.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
Adverb
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At this point, the foils can lose grip in the water, much like the feeling of understeer or oversteer when cornering at high speed in a car.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Men are more positive than women, and young people much more positive than their parents.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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All of this has increased the candidate’s profile significantly; a recent poll commissioned by Bores had him within a few points of Schlossberg.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Of the Dolphins’ 13 draft picks, receiver Chris Bell was the only one drafted significantly later than where he was projected, a byproduct of his late-season ACL injury.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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Hertzfeldt applies his signature design sensibility with new purpose, drawing viewers in with the curiosity and joy of a child before taking them on an unexpected journey told in an utterly original way.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
6 May 2026
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That puts them on pace for 23 such wins this season, which would utterly obliterate the previous record of 18 (set by the 1959 Pittsburgh Pirates).—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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“Tremendously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tremendously. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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