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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
And look, these talks were truly historic.
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NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Sometimes headliners don't do much for Weekend 2, but Bieber truly knocked it out of the park.
—Ema Sasic, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Where reform has been truly comprehensive, for example, with accessory dwelling units, the significant increase in units and permits has successfully materialized.
—Eliza Terziev, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Offensive line play can be hard to truly assess during practice with the limitations on physicality, but when asked who was the top performer up front, multiple sources pointed to Taylor-Whitfield.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2026
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NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Sometimes headliners don't do much for Weekend 2, but Bieber truly knocked it out of the park.
—Ema Sasic, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Where reform has been truly comprehensive, for example, with accessory dwelling units, the significant increase in units and permits has successfully materialized.
—Eliza Terziev, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Offensive line play can be hard to truly assess during practice with the limitations on physicality, but when asked who was the top performer up front, multiple sources pointed to Taylor-Whitfield.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truly
Adverb
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Artisanal work of this caliber is rare air indeed—an heirloom object that appears to defy gravity but is firmly rooted in generations of savoir faire.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2026
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Some pundits claim that social media is the equivalent to smoking cigarettes or illicit drugs, a common but false claim in technology moral panics (indeed such comparisons have been identified as a warning sign of misinformation).—
William Proctor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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As Mercury joins Mars in your 2nd House of Money, priorities sharpen around spending and what actually feels worth it.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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This quote standing alone appears to be a forceful argument for the opponents of the right, but Trumbull’s full quote actually eviscerates their argument.—
Ediberto Roman,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The new project highlights their natural chemistry and clear affinity for the So Much Fun era—the kids are definitely still alright.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
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There’s definitely a raw spirit that the UK brings that feels very specific to us.—
Wengel Gemu,
Vanity Fair,
17 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Arthur would have looked very different had another actor played him, according to the filmmaker.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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Over time, my relationship with my wife has become very difficult.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Raphael could certainly extract feeling from the architecture of a body and the distribution of its weight, but the majority of his faces, even the most artificially expressive ones, are unburdened by anything like a psychology.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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De Zerbi has certainly earned the right to be heard.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The space in Sioux Falls was formerly a DMV, which is honestly the most dramatic glow-up a building has ever experienced.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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But those conversations need to happen honestly and as part of a larger plan — not one exception at a time.—
Mike Atchison,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Of all the courageous figures in the Great Migration, the Pullman Porters of Chicago surely stand alone.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Right now, Imas explained, doctor and teachers are doing jobs that are half relational and half vulnerable to automation, and some of those surely will be.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Director Scott Ellis understands all this, and thus the admirably specific physical business and slurred verbosity in his gently outré revival really makes for quite the amusing diversion.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Director Scott Ellis understands all this and thus the admirably specific physical business and slurred verbosity in his gently outré revival really makes for quite the amusing diversion.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Truly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truly. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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