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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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With global platforms, such as Netflix, Prime Video and HBO Max basing their productions in the city, Madrid has become a truly international ecosystem where national and international talent converge.
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
So Henson’s new sprawling space, filled with rooms that are treated like colorful vignettes, has truly become a haven.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
To truly revel in the nostalgia, here is the 19-song setlist The Format performed at the Madhouse on McDowell.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Bunny, whose homeland hasn’t truly been free since 1493, has never really been shy about his politics.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
So Henson’s new sprawling space, filled with rooms that are treated like colorful vignettes, has truly become a haven.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
To truly revel in the nostalgia, here is the 19-song setlist The Format performed at the Madhouse on McDowell.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Bunny, whose homeland hasn’t truly been free since 1493, has never really been shy about his politics.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truly
Adverb
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The 14-time Grammy winner’s official fan site, Taylor Nation, reshared the video on X and confirmed that Swift is indeed headed to 30 Rock for a visit with Meyers.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
29 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, teams such as Buffalo (4-0), AFC North rival Pittsburgh (3-1) and the 2-2 Chiefs (if Sunday’s showing was indeed a revival) have a chance to add to their edge over the Ravens.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Strahm had just retired the right-handed hitting Mookie Betts and has actually been better against right-handers than lefties this season.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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As comedians from Bill Burr to Kevin Hart were slammed for performing at Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival, Dave Chappelle said the Middle Eastern nation is actually more suitable for stand-up than the United States.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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And Virginia Beach is definitely at the top of the list for fall weekend getaways.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The universe definitely sent you that sweet baby.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The lemonade stand and bake sale became very profitable and would turn into a giant play date in their front yard every June.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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With a very capable Ryzen 7 processor that can handle productivity tasks with ease, paired with a capacious 32GB of DDR5 RAM, this pocket-sized PC can slot in to just about any situation.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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While that’s certainly true, many moviegoers don’t seem to be connecting with Smashing Machine thus far, based on the worrisome B- CinemaScore (for an adult drama, that’s like receiving a C).—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Oct. 2025
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In many small Southern towns, and some cities too, that certainly applies to the local hot dog shop.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Zulay’s handheld frother is honestly a steal for under $10.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Oct. 2025
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So, the finale's last-ditch plot twist that few saw coming (or, honestly, asked for) was enough to place Asylum in the second spot on our list, though not without a good fight.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The hardworking forward will surely be heard from in Vancouver at some point this season.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Still, that history is surely not like ours.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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This Melissa & Doug Chef Dress-Up Set includes everything your budding culinary star needs to really dress the part, including a machine-washable chef's coat with name tag, toque, and oven mitt, along with wooden spoons and measuring spoons.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
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Then something really beautiful happens.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Truly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truly. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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