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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
Then festival goers can dive into a truly iconic surf experience with a community showing of the classic surf flick The Endless Summer splashed on a jumbo screen at Powerhouse Park Saturday night.
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Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
At a time when Hacks’s final season seems all but destined to receive a farewell Emmy in this category, with rivals like The Bear, Abbott Elementary, and Only Murders in the Building feeling too familiar to truly rock the boat, could a comedy-horror hybrid be the thing that actually jolts the race?
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 June 2026
So it's always been a crowded kitchen, truly!
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 13 June 2026
The secret to truly great fried chicken is striking the perfect balance between crispy skin and moist, juicy meat.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
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Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
At a time when Hacks’s final season seems all but destined to receive a farewell Emmy in this category, with rivals like The Bear, Abbott Elementary, and Only Murders in the Building feeling too familiar to truly rock the boat, could a comedy-horror hybrid be the thing that actually jolts the race?
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 June 2026
So it's always been a crowded kitchen, truly!
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 13 June 2026
The secret to truly great fried chicken is striking the perfect balance between crispy skin and moist, juicy meat.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truly
Adverb
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According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the rumors that the two-time MVP had interest in being traded to the New York Knicks this past summer were indeed true.—
Ricardo Sandoval,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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And, indeed, cases in children have plummeted.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
7 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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Plus, who can complain when the gorgeous Block Island — which, unlike Rhode Island, is actually an island — is described as New England’s Caribbean?—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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In an incredible twist of fate, a then-20-year-old Messi was actually photographed holding Yamal as a baby back in 2007.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Adverb
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While women’s hockey is full of real-life sapphic relationships, which should definitely get the television treatment, the same cannot be said of men’s hockey (at least publicly!—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
11 Dec. 2025
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Those are definitely going to happen.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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The first strike was very lethal.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Unlike lights, inflatables are very visible during the day and draw the attention of your neighbors.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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The better offense is almost certainly the Diamondbacks, but the better pitcher is on the Reds side.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Swift has certainly had a busy week.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Adverb
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But honestly, how much further down is there to go?—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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Both understood that describing the human condition honestly is a first step in confronting injustice.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
Adverb
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Soccer fans, cinephiles, and fashion lovers alike will surely be casing the stadium for a glimpse of Expósito, either hoping to confirm the relationship rumors that sparked earlier this year or take notes on what the stylish actor wears to the game.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
14 June 2026
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Their thunderous yells surely contributed to Spurs star Victor Wembanyama clanking two late free throws with the Knicks down one.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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And then high-low dressing really worked in my favor.—
Hilary Milnes,
Vogue,
15 June 2026
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Singles -- now that’s when the comeback really begins.—
Greg Cote
June 14,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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“Truly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truly. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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