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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
And while warm-weather dressing is often associated with simplicity, summer accessories—especially jewelry—are what truly bring a look to life.
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Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 24 May 2026
If Chicago 2050 is truly about building a city where every resident can thrive, then accountability must accompany vision.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
The censure of Governor Polis shows just how radical the left has truly become.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 23 May 2026
And projects qualifying under the Live Local Act can reach up to 120% of area median income, which many residents would not consider truly affordable housing.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
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Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 24 May 2026
If Chicago 2050 is truly about building a city where every resident can thrive, then accountability must accompany vision.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
The censure of Governor Polis shows just how radical the left has truly become.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 23 May 2026
And projects qualifying under the Live Local Act can reach up to 120% of area median income, which many residents would not consider truly affordable housing.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truly
Adverb
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And indeed, the company, which enlisted New York’s Rockwell Group to spearhead the design, found a wealth of like-minded local collaborators ideal for realizing its vision.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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This time around, films with the best shot at some Oscar love are indeed the Palme d’Or winner, Fjord, which is the first English language film for Mungiu, although there is some Romanian, Norwegian and Swedish dialogue as well.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
23 May 2026
Adverb
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Thankfully, Vionic has built a reputation for making comfortable travel shoes that actually look chic rather than clinical.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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Whether your husband is into gadgets, travel, grilling, or simply appreciates things that make everyday life easier, these are the gifts that actually get constant use in my house — and will make Father’s Day feel a little more memorable this year.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
Adverb
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An important element of the concept is that guests shouldn’t go hungry and definitely not starve.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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So there are definitely going to be people that will support other candidates.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2026
Adverb
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To be sure, these were very different presidents.—
William Muck,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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And Martha Stewart is just like me, for real—the most inexpensive product in her skin care routine is a $10 Mario Badescu body lotion, and on the very polar opposite end, the most expensive is a $2,695 laser device.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
Adverb
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With rooms ranging from 910 to 2,100 square feet, there’s plenty of room to stretch your legs, and the private walk-out balconies beholding all of the Strip certainly don’t hurt.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Adam Aznou is yet to convince Moyes since joining from Bayern Munich last summer — the 19-year-old Morocco international is yet to feature in a Premier League game for Everton — and cover will almost certainly be sought at left-back.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Adverb
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Wild-eyed in a register that ranges from dreamy to terrified to stunned into submission, her performance is the most honestly felt thing here.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Yet that cannot be wielded, either logically or honestly, as an excuse for imposing war on the noble Cuban people.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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Often, Aleksi would put forth an outrageous idea—that there was no such thing as consciousness, that the many-worlds interpretation was surely true, thereby throwing into question any notion of a self—and Mete and Defne would come together in opposition.—
Ayşegül Savaş,
New Yorker,
24 May 2026
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Johnston carries the film and the emotional core, but Navarrette delivers the kind of instant classic horror performance that will surely traumatize Gen Z for years.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
Adverb
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Small decor details like this really make a space feel thoughtfully styled.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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This woman really thinks everything is about her.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
25 May 2026
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“Truly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truly. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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