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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
In my eyes, the competition doesn’t truly start until Jones returns to the practice field.
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Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
Now, whether a reconciliation is truly in the cards or not, remains to be seen.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 7 June 2025
Who truly believes in human dignity and decency these days?
—Susan Miller, USA Today, 6 June 2025
In other words, the only procurement KPI that truly matters in a chaotic market is time to value.
—Edmund Zagorin, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
Now, whether a reconciliation is truly in the cards or not, remains to be seen.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 7 June 2025
Who truly believes in human dignity and decency these days?
—Susan Miller, USA Today, 6 June 2025
In other words, the only procurement KPI that truly matters in a chaotic market is time to value.
—Edmund Zagorin, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for truly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for truly
Adverb
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The removal of mask mandates ran counter to scientific evidence that masks did indeed reduce the spread of COVID.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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There is, indeed, a drug operation at the address Joe gives Elliot.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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That rapport actually began before Rodón and Fried became teammates.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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Humans are actually a much bigger threat to sharks, killing up to 100 million sharks per year as a result of overfishing, according to the Shark Research Institute.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
8 June 2025
Adverb
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Cornstarch is especially crucial for baked meringues in hot and humid areas, and the American South is most definitely that, to say the least.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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There are definitely different applicable statutes, depending on the form of community association.—
Howard Dakoff,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
Adverb
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The film’s topic is very relevant today, as minorities all over the world face threats of harassment and sometimes their very extermination.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
7 June 2025
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Both contests were ones in which Oklahoma City held what felt like a very safe lead late in the game, only to result in a Thunder loss on a shot in the final seconds.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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Zombie series in these settings are still going to be pricey, and so AMC certainly has that to consider.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Some historical context appears to be lost in this conversation because Sundowns certainly do not solely owe their success to their wealthy owner.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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The robots, honestly, aren’t yet amazing at punching and kicking each other, and sometimes fall off-balance while attacking or defending themselves.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Healthy societies have the ability to assess their strengths and weaknesses honestly.—
David Brooks,
Mercury News,
31 May 2025
Adverb
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Quite reasonably Trump’s critics, and surely many who are fans of Trump, are astounded by his conceit.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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More Photo by Kelsey Grant/Getty Images New York seems determined to go after a title, and adding Durant would surely help in that regard.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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Patricia Arquette is really, really into the world of Severance.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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There was really no odds-on favorite for the women’s match.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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“Truly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truly. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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