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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
For the deal to truly succeed, both parties must navigate the post-acquisition phase with careful balance and mutual respect.
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Sudhakar Ramakrishna, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Two years ago, the Bruins were headed for what looked like a truly abysmal season.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
However, bankruptcy remains the right choice for some situations, particularly when debt is truly overwhelming and other options won't provide sufficient relief.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Your sense of self could be strong, don’t let someone who isn’t truly loyal upend that.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
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Sudhakar Ramakrishna, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Two years ago, the Bruins were headed for what looked like a truly abysmal season.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
However, bankruptcy remains the right choice for some situations, particularly when debt is truly overwhelming and other options won't provide sufficient relief.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Your sense of self could be strong, don’t let someone who isn’t truly loyal upend that.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truly
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Jacob Korman, an attorney for the developer, argued that the height of the Margaritaville hotel is indeed currently allowed today.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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The research team then observed whether the nasal lining cells indeed got infected, what genes responsible for immune defense mechanisms got turned on and what happened to the cells close to the ones that got infected.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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There are actually a few bird feeders set up outside so the birds at Ernie Miller can see them through windows or through their enclosures.—
Beth Lipoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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Imagine that happens in policy to actually affect everyday people.—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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There was definitely heat on the back end, especially in the aftertaste.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Gerard Martin is doing a fine job of partnering Pau Cubarsi in that area of the back line, and so too is Eric Garcia, but reinforcements are definitely needed.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Another very important component of any AI law is the jurisdictional scope.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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At the very least, legislatures need to address the impact of data centers and complete their work on the risks of AI bias.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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Jessie Buckley is almost certainly going to win an Oscar come March.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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Skinny Pedro must certainly have fallen victim to some kind of sorcery.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Rather than the usual crisscross pattern, Holmes’ sweater features solid block diamonds in bold colors for a harlequin look that is honestly a breath of fresh air.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2026
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But honestly there’s another experience that was quite powerful.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2026
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But Arca always told me to trust him, and surely enough, the song was a hit.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
8 Jan. 2026
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In what is surely the most pawsome news of the day, this means there's an entirely new, adorable, and totally adoptable lineup of furry players to root for.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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So there's really no choice but for the four major conference commissioners to compile a set of rules and guidelines that make at least a marginal bit of sense.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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So getting through that year was really difficult.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Truly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truly. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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