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as in extremely
to a great degree
that was a very brave thing to do
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as in really
in actual fact
the very same thing happened to me
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as in same
being one and not another
we stayed in the very hotel my parents stayed in for their honeymoon
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as in mere
being this and no more
the very thought of having to go through that again is scary
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as in real
existing in fact and not merely as a possibility
tourism is the very lifeblood of this community—the town would surely die without it
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as in simple
having no exceptions or restrictions
the very nerve of that woman—telling me how to raise my own children
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Recent Examples of very
Kevin Giraud, Variety, 7 June 2025
King Charles is very sick, and there are reports that succession plans are already underway.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 7 June 2025
Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 June 2025
Read on to learn about the items that should be at the very top of your Costco list.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 7 June 2025
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Adverb
The film’s topic is very relevant today, as minorities all over the world face threats of harassment and sometimes their very extermination.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 7 June 2025
King Charles is very sick, and there are reports that succession plans are already underway.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 7 June 2025
Adjective
Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 June 2025
Read on to learn about the items that should be at the very top of your Costco list.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for very
Adverb
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No vaccine is perfect, the experts said, but the risk with the Covid vaccine is extremely small and the problems like a sore arm or a low-grade fever that some of his patients have experienced resolved quickly.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Stef Stef is extremely mature and grounded in her investigation of the Goon Docks.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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Patricia Arquette is really, really into the world of Severance.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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There was really no odds-on favorite for the women’s match.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Now that same stylist dresses Haliburton in Comme des Garçons suits, with bags from the Row.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
15 June 2025
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Now, that same $5 million AAV looks like a bargain after exploding for 35 goals and 70 points.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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Thunder’s star Jalen Williams clocks in at a mere 24 years old.—
Harry Enten,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Los Angeles is now a mere 12 months away from serving as primary host of the World Cup soccer championships, and three years away from taking the world stage as host of both the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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But while Football Manager and other simulators might offer a representation of how transfers would work if everyone stuck to the letter of the rules, in the real world, these moves effectively happen in reverse.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Orlando was one of the better defensive teams in the NBA this past season, but the lack of consistent offense was a real problem.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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White is easy, simple, and many times, the best choice for a clean slate.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
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In addition to experiencing a surge of sensual energy with greater emphasis on life’s simple pleasures, Venus in Taurus has everything to do with feeling grounded and finding stability in both love and finances.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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After four successful seasons of Godfather of Harlem — a true cultural phenomenon — moving into producing and creating new shows with him felt incredibly natural and organic.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2025
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Chris and Paul are not only supremely talented but incredibly nice and generous.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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Outlaw Music Festival Willie Nelson’s latest high-end touring fest of country/folk/rock legends (some of whom truly defy category) features himself (now 92 years old), Bob Dylan, Sheryl Crow, Waxahatchee and Madeline Edwards.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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In my eyes, the competition doesn’t truly start until Jones returns to the practice field.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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“Very.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/very. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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