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
Yellow-filtered to the max, the film looks veritably marinated in Hawaiian Tropic.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
Having gone veritably viral on social media, the Hermès lookalike didn’t come from one particular brand.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 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
Guy Lodge, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
Having gone veritably viral on social media, the Hermès lookalike didn’t come from one particular brand.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 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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Having stabilized his ship in orbit around the black hole, Dr Hans Reinhardt (a bizarre, OTT performance from Maximilian Schell) now plans to fly into it, assisted by an unquestioning crew of automatons with a very dark origin story.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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While promoting her new miniseries Vanished in New York City on February 3, the actor was spotted flashing a peace sign for photographers and carrying a very familiar handbag on the other arm.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
7 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The suiting vibe might suggest a classic menswear look, but Bad Bunny’s dapper black and white ensemble was actually based on a womenswear look that first came down the brand’s spring 2023 couture runway in Paris.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Feb. 2026
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Contrary to popular belief, reality television actually boasts some quality storytelling, offering endless entertainment to viewers who are interested in human nature, seeking escapism, or marveling at impressive displays of talent.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Las Cruces sits quietly in the southern stretch of New Mexico, framed by the Organ Mountains on one side and vast desert sky on the other, setting the scene for a truly romantic weekend soaking in Southwestern culture.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2026
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This is a powerful time to reassess your finances, recognize your talents and make sure your income is in alignment with what truly matters to you.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Chappell Roan always makes a statement on the red carpet, but this is really something else.—
Pamela Vázquez,
Glamour,
2 Feb. 2026
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He's really trimmed the fat from a lot of his game.—
Scott Fowler The Charlotte Observer,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Veritably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veritably. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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