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as in indeed
not merely this but also
he is a kind, truly generous man
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as in actually
to tell the truth
truly, I had no idea you were throwing me a party
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as in definitely
without any question
I very much appreciate your gift—truly, I can't thank you enough!
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as in very
in actual fact
this is truly the nicest thing anyone has done for me
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Recent Examples of truly
Then festival goers can dive into a truly iconic surf experience with a community showing of the classic surf flick The Endless Summer splashed on a jumbo screen at Powerhouse Park Saturday night.
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Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
At a time when Hacks’s final season seems all but destined to receive a farewell Emmy in this category, with rivals like The Bear, Abbott Elementary, and Only Murders in the Building feeling too familiar to truly rock the boat, could a comedy-horror hybrid be the thing that actually jolts the race?
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 June 2026
So it's always been a crowded kitchen, truly!
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 13 June 2026
The secret to truly great fried chicken is striking the perfect balance between crispy skin and moist, juicy meat.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
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Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
At a time when Hacks’s final season seems all but destined to receive a farewell Emmy in this category, with rivals like The Bear, Abbott Elementary, and Only Murders in the Building feeling too familiar to truly rock the boat, could a comedy-horror hybrid be the thing that actually jolts the race?
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 June 2026
So it's always been a crowded kitchen, truly!
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 13 June 2026
The secret to truly great fried chicken is striking the perfect balance between crispy skin and moist, juicy meat.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truly
Adverb
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Led by associate professor Gao Tianyun from the College of International Studies at the National University of Defence Technology in Nanjing, the proposal is very interesting indeed.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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While 1990s Teri Hatcher would indeed reply in the affirmative, the nagging disbelief is relatable.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Adverb
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Plus, who can complain when the gorgeous Block Island — which, unlike Rhode Island, is actually an island — is described as New England’s Caribbean?—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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In an incredible twist of fate, a then-20-year-old Messi was actually photographed holding Yamal as a baby back in 2007.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Adverb
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That means no more security updates, patches, or tech support, so now’s definitely the time to finally upgrade.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
12 June 2026
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What’s definitely cool is the fact that the monocoque frame, swingarm, fork, and rims are all made entirely of carbon fiber.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 12,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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The fans have been amazing, very loud and cheered us on.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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But Roberts figures to have two other very worthy options.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Adverb
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The better offense is almost certainly the Diamondbacks, but the better pitcher is on the Reds side.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Swift has certainly had a busy week.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Adverb
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The possibilities felt endless and, honestly, overwhelming.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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That story of American exceptionalism deserves to be told honestly and proudly.—
Kathy Szeliga,
Baltimore Sun,
8 June 2026
Adverb
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If the title of this documentary isn't enough to sell you on it, the highly entertaining story therein surely will.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 June 2026
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This summer brings so much focus on a generation of legendary players who will surely be making their final appearances on the world stage.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
Adverb
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Singles -- now that’s when the comeback really begins.—
Greg Cote
June 14,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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So much understanding and control and normalcy has been taken away from us, and to articulate that and to be able to follow those threads that feel really shattered in my mind is so helpful.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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“Truly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truly. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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