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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
Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
The latest trailer was released on May 14, and it's packed with heroic vibes, jaw-dropping visuals, and what looks like a very annoyed protagonist.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 14 May 2025
William Earl, Variety, 14 May 2025
Rather than treating this as an opportunity to innovate or diversify educational offerings that may attract more students, CPS has doubled down on restrictions — hoarding vacant buildings while stifling the very charter schools that could help serve evolving community needs.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
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Adverb
Artwork can always be colorful, even in a very neutral room.
—Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
The latest trailer was released on May 14, and it's packed with heroic vibes, jaw-dropping visuals, and what looks like a very annoyed protagonist.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 14 May 2025
Adjective
In the book, the reveal comes a lot later, at the very end is the CPR kiss.
—William Earl, Variety, 14 May 2025
Rather than treating this as an opportunity to innovate or diversify educational offerings that may attract more students, CPS has doubled down on restrictions — hoarding vacant buildings while stifling the very charter schools that could help serve evolving community needs.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for very
Adverb
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No league in the United States is more popular than the National Football League, making the schedule release an extremely exciting day for the sports world.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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The economic sanctions cut off Syria from the global financial system and has made economic recovery extremely challenging after 14 years of grinding war.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
Adverb
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The Leafs look like a team right now that really needs its goalie to lead the way and keep games close, even if there’s a barrage of shots coming his way.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Audience reviews were polarized, but some people really loved it.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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From the ground level, guests can catch that same elevator to the left of Yoshi’s Adventure to go upstairs.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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That same attorney made an initial offer for Dixon to receive $1.5 million.—
Doug Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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The eight Black Sox players were acquitted on Aug. 2, 1921, after the jury convened for a mere two hours, 47 minutes.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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This took mere minutes but left a lasting impression on me as a customer.—
Jesper With-Fogstrup,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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All of his links to the real world are frayed or contrived.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2025
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Performances from notable actors like Sean Bean and Patrick Stewart stand out, but the real stars are the voice actors who portray dozens of unique characters throughout Cyrodiil.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Trevon Williams, who did not escape from the New Orleans jail, was charged with 10 counts of being a principal to simple escape, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced on May 23.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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As artificial intelligence models grow increasingly sophisticated, their capabilities extend far beyond simple task execution.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Adverb
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Like its younger sibling, the whiskey has an incredibly broad aroma, encompassing fresh and dried tropical and orchard fruits, nuts, caramel or butterscotch, and vanilla.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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As incredibly fast as that is, space is incredibly spread out.—
Jarred Roberts,
The Conversation,
20 May 2025
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So how did Beane feel about the postseason — where MLB teams are truly judged — according to the book itself?—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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If your leadership team doesn’t truly care about the customer, that sentiment takes root in the organization and trickles down to the user experience.—
Ross Andrew Paquette,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Very.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/very. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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