as in greatly
to a large extent or degree
I'm tremendously upset I didn't get into that university
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of tremendously
The winds are tremendously hot, with temperatures during the eruptions around 2,100 degrees, scientists say.
—
Mark Price, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
At Georgia, when he was hit last year, the accuracy and decision making dropped tremendously.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Last season, the team suffered several injuries, including to Parsons, which hampered the effort to get to the postseason tremendously.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Yankees added three arms to their bullpen, largely because offseason addition Devin Williams has struggled tremendously this year.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tremendously
Mark Price, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
At Georgia, when he was hit last year, the accuracy and decision making dropped tremendously.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Last season, the team suffered several injuries, including to Parsons, which hampered the effort to get to the postseason tremendously.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Yankees added three arms to their bullpen, largely because offseason addition Devin Williams has struggled tremendously this year.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tremendously
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tremendously
Adverb
-
Each piece of evidence, Lane and other experts said, greatly improves law enforcement’s chances of identifying the suspect.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
-
Events like this greatly contribute to the further promotion of women’s football.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adverb
-
Sweeping is especially important in highly trafficked areas of the home, such as the kitchen or entryway, to prevent food and dirt from attracting pests and negatively impacting your home's air quality.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
-
This dash of skepticism is welcome, in the cauldron brew of the Marlovian legend, yet even Kuriyama is faced with certain details, at once verifiable and highly suggestive, that float in the murk.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
-
In recent weeks grosses for the show have slipped considerably, with the weekly take at the end of August sliding to an unsustainable $505,142.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
7 Sep. 2025
-
Huntr/x and Saja Boys The number of 10-week-charters on the Hot 100 from K-pop acts is about to grow considerably.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adverb
-
The company is where the customer pain is sharpest, but Lerner sees a much larger opportunity.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
-
Microwave ovens, which came along much later, enjoyed more widespread ownership and usage, both above 90%, in spite of urban legends about how microwaves will explode your pets and lower sperm counts.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
-
That means initial calls are getting answered faster, but there are significantly fewer staff members available to handle complex, in-person cases.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
-
Planned stadium upgrades include new bleachers, which are costing significantly more than budgeted.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
-
The chocolate glaze is utterly decadent.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
-
Without these supports, free-will can feel utterly paralyzing.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Tremendously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tremendously. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share