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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
Guardiola himself just wrapped up an epic 10-year reign at Manchester City that included many trophies—and much debate about whether his teams were truly as magical as his work at Barcelona.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
So for me, screenings where filmmakers can be present, see their films, show them to the audience, and speak freely about them are a truly special experience.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
28 June 2026
This is truly an essential difference.
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Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
And with that in place, the body is truly optimized to perform in the gym, at work and in the community.
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Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
So for me, screenings where filmmakers can be present, see their films, show them to the audience, and speak freely about them are a truly special experience.
—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
28 June 2026
This is truly an essential difference.
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Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
And with that in place, the body is truly optimized to perform in the gym, at work and in the community.
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Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truly
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But this mileage may vary in another state; for instance, a charging order application in California and several other states does indeed operate to put a temporary lien on the debtor's interest.
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The heyday of the Hudson Valley Mall—and indeed the American shopping mall itself—is long gone.
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Right after Canada finished its first knockout match victory in a World Cup, coach Jesse Marsch huddled his players on the grass of a stadium still in pandemonium and spoke from his heart — shouted, actually.
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William Wyler’s sweeping drama arrived just as America was beginning to reckon with what coming home actually meant.
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But the New York Knicks captain and MVP definitely returned the favor in a big way.
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So the two of you are definitely not hanging up the hat after this?
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At age 34, this very well could be the final World Cup for the 2014 Golden Boot winner at the competition.
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Until very recently, children in West Texas public schools were punished, even beaten, for speaking Spanish; today bilingual education is thriving.
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In the second season, we were introduced to Carmy and Mikey’s mother Donna (Jamie Lee Curtis), whose dysfunctions, including alcoholism, certainly helped create the family’s addiction to chaos.
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But certainly not one that is giving back to the community and the kids in this manner.
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And honestly, in the short term, founder dependency makes the operating partner's job easier too.
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And, honestly, what a miserable way to go through life.
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Colombia held Ronaldo in check all night Saturday, surely disappointing his legion of fans.
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That amount of splitting will surely present those three host nations with similar situations to the one Canada is facing now.
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Tried and tested professionals to really help maintain a high standard.
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Looking up over the hill there was really nothing left here.
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“Truly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truly. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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