as in very
in actual fact
the view from the summit of the mountain is veritably breathtaking
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Recent Examples of veritably
The diversion to Pussycat hit territory was only a momentary one for the moment, veritably a trailer for the show’s finale.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Nov. 2025
For the men in attendance, this meant open collars galore — from the respectable (see Jake Gyllenhaal and Pedro Pascal dropping a single top button of their Prada and Celine suits, respectively) to the veritably plunging (Walton Goggins forgoing the top three buttons of his Louis Vuitton shirt).
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Nov. 2025
For the men in attendance, this meant open collars galore — from the respectable (see Jake Gyllenhaal and Pedro Pascal dropping a single top button of their Prada and Celine suits, respectively) to the veritably plunging (Walton Goggins forgoing the top three buttons of his Louis Vuitton shirt).
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veritably
Adverb
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The senior administration official said the transfer would happen quickly because Venezuela’s crude is very heavy, which means it can’t be stored for long.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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Pipes and sewers can be very dangerous for pets and wildlife and Roto-Rooter, with specialized equipment and personnel, has become a go-to call to save cats, dogs, turtles and more.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The center is also home to Space Camp, which inspired the 1986 movie of the same name—it was actually filmed on-site.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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In fact, using vinegar and detergent simultaneously can actually decrease the effectiveness of the detergent’s stain-fighting power by breaking down the enzymes responsible for the job.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Sales are truly rare here, so take advantage of discounts up to a whopping 70 percent off.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Lord Katsushige, the previous head of the Nabeshima domain, even encouraged the experience to truly understand how to be of service.—
Kenneth Andrew Andres Leonardo,
The Conversation,
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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“Veritably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veritably. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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