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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
Huston told The Star that he was born in Detroit, but his heart truly comes from Kansas City.
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Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
And that, to me, is what's truly worth celebrating and what I'm honored to be a part of.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Those arguments often are combined with battles over whether one side’s expert witness is truly expert enough to go in front of a jury.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
If popular wine auction results are truly harbingers of pendulum swings in the world of wine, then Cabernet Franc is having a moment.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
And that, to me, is what's truly worth celebrating and what I'm honored to be a part of.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Those arguments often are combined with battles over whether one side’s expert witness is truly expert enough to go in front of a jury.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
If popular wine auction results are truly harbingers of pendulum swings in the world of wine, then Cabernet Franc is having a moment.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truly
Adverb
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The assemblies aren’t the end of the nomination process — indeed, some of the highest-profile names in Democratic politics are foregoing it.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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The mix of calm bordeaux and vibrant green makes for interesting styling indeed.—
Jana Ackermann,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Marist’s Briggs Corona actually talked with football coaches from Iowa, Purdue, Fresno State and USC about playing that sport for them.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Well, the Iranians actually want to negotiate with Vice President Vance for a couple of reasons.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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There are nearby fishing villages that are definitely worth visiting, but no other places to stay within a 30-minute drive.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Oh no, they’re definitely entwined.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Although winds will be mostly light, between 5 and 10 mph, the dry air combined with very dry vegetation will result in a continuation of elevated fire danger.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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Bartle may have been right, but for some Chiefs fans and stadium developers with billions of public dollars at stake, that state line probably feels very real.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Gonzales is certainly a name to watch in Charlotte’s quarterback battle, throwing for 6,682 yards, 51 touchdowns, and 22 interceptions spanning three years at Western Carolina.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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For families While the friendly staff and spacious rooms are certainly hospitable to families, the overall vibe takes its cues from the neighborhood–chic, cool, and largely for adults.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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And quite honestly, the plot stops for these guys’ performance.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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Transcription comes by its tragicomic suspicion of devices honestly.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Their vile chants are surely loud enough to be heard from 25 feet away.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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If one door closes, another one will surely open, and that is what 000 reminds us.—
Olivia Munson,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Best in the state, really, now that Name/Image/Likeness and the House ruling have helped suck the juice out of Air Force football under Troy Calhoun.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Charlotte Hornets found the wrong kind of déjà vu Sunday, losing a home game to the Boston Celtics that never really felt close.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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