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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
If Underwood is truly a phenom, Indianapolis is within reach.
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Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Handwritten place cards, soft background music, and a welcome drink of sparkling water or champagne upon arrival—these are the elements that will make your gathering truly memorable.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
To fearlessly push boundaries, remix legacy and make moments truly special.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
In a world where everyone is talking, the ability to truly listen has become a rare and valuable leadership skill that creates a competitive advantage for both you and your organization.
—Heather Heefner, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Handwritten place cards, soft background music, and a welcome drink of sparkling water or champagne upon arrival—these are the elements that will make your gathering truly memorable.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
To fearlessly push boundaries, remix legacy and make moments truly special.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
In a world where everyone is talking, the ability to truly listen has become a rare and valuable leadership skill that creates a competitive advantage for both you and your organization.
—Heather Heefner, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truly
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McDaniel previously said the plan was for first-teamers not to play in Saturday’s second preseason game, and that indeed was the case.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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One of the highlights of my first three years as a literature professor at MIT—and indeed, of my 15-year career as an educator—has been the recent discovery that some of my students, past and present, formed an arts collective: The People’s Poetry.—
Joshua Bennett,
The Atlantic,
15 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Whether that’s actually true or people just like to complain more 21 years after the original’s finale is certainly up for similar debate.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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So, does oat milk actually cause a significant rise in blood sugar?—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
19 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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One performer who definitely isn’t loving the trend, however, is Reneé Rapp.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
19 Aug. 2025
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The load times are definitely long, but the game handles beautifully, especially on a Switch 2 Pro pad.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Indeed, the argument is often made by industry that plastics can sequester carbon from fossil fuels for the very long term, unless they are burned.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Her Ancestry matches had uncovered that her biological father was very likely an African American man.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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And the Shillings certainly weren’t happy with the amount.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Keys’ career certainly hit its high point this past year, with her big win at the Australian Open.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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And honestly, the relationship is way better than before.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
24 Aug. 2025
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But, honestly, most of the time, people are just people—talking about their kids, their dogs, or whether their soccer team won at the weekend.—
Rohan Banerjee,
Time,
23 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The newest Netflix documentary will surely make viewers want to whip it good.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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And, surely, understanding how the Administration is using the National Guard in other places would help the judge with his fact-finding.—
Cristian Farias,
New Yorker,
19 Aug. 2025
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Find out what really goes on behind the cameras in this twisted domestic thriller.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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His thoughtful and heartfelt musicianship really stand out among the conductors of today, and his connection to the musicians can be heard in the music making.—
Melonee Hurt,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Truly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truly. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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