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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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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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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If this truly is a new season, the Magic are off to a convincing start.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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The combination of silky cream cheese, smooth jello, and crispy pretzel crust is unbeatable—and truly iconic.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
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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“Veritably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veritably. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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