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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
The petite hamlet is truly one of a kind: Originally intended as a resort destination in the late 19th century, Eureka Springs later became a home for hippies and nonconformists seeking rural refuge in the 1970s.
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Nico Lang, Them., 21 Apr. 2025
Leaders gain visibility into which techniques truly move the needle and how different seller behaviors impact deal progression.
—Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
While Florida has no shortage of beachfront hotels, St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, one of Sarasota’s new luxury stays, truly shines among the rest.
—Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
Use your brew time to truly take a break from the screen and enjoy your beverage.
—Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Nico Lang, Them., 21 Apr. 2025
Leaders gain visibility into which techniques truly move the needle and how different seller behaviors impact deal progression.
—Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
While Florida has no shortage of beachfront hotels, St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, one of Sarasota’s new luxury stays, truly shines among the rest.
—Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
Use your brew time to truly take a break from the screen and enjoy your beverage.
—Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truly
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The inefficient conversion method provides further evidence that this was indeed a theft rather than a legitimate holder diversifying their portfolio.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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If all four do indeed start, that still gives Florida only four starters among the 68 Power 4 schools.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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While guests have gotten used to early and extended evening park access, those benefits are actually decided on annually and have been extended for next year.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Many companies see little impact from AI tools because generic models don’t align with how teams actually work.—
Rohan Narayana Murty,
Harvard Business Review,
21 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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One thing the Heat definitely can’t do is lose in the margins.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Watching that film with the context of this series definitely helps make Cassian's entire story feel complete.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
21 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Miami closed to within 85-79 very late in the third, a stretch when Miami briefly gave the Cavs problems with their zone defense.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Press very firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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This digging did not start, but was certainly accelerated by the U.S. decision to cut 83 percent of all foreign assistance programs.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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The voice behind all of the above titles is certainly recognizable in Étoile.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Venus-Neptune conjunction in Aries on May 2: Meet each other more honestly.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
25 Apr. 2025
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The bridge [took] a few takes, but honestly, the song itself happened quite fast – all the mixing and that.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
25 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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These reefs may lack legal protections now, Hovland argued to his superiors, but once the public learned about them, regulations would surely follow.—
Christian Elliott,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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And Ipswich’s relegation will surely be confirmed on Saturday away at Newcastle United.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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To empower [children] in that way is really important.—
Ellen Sturm Niz,
Parents,
22 Apr. 2025
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Should OpenAI really launch a social-media website or hardware device, this lineage will become explicit.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Truly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truly. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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