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Recent Examples of vitally
Mike McCoy knew the roughly 2,500-acre space was already something useful, and vitally important.
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Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
But, vitally, Darlington are still here.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
And while some tired players in the postgame have said at least they are assured a point from getting past 60 minutes, Hynes stressed that nobody is happy with just making it to overtime, and that second point is vitally important when the standings are so tight.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2026
The study’s key finding was that the abundance of native trees, especially oak and birch trees (Figure 2c, d, e), is vitally important to the overall well-being of insectivorous birds and their ability to reproduce and to successfully raise chicks.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Journalists consider protecting their sources when reporting on high-level security matters to be vitally important, and the Justice Department has in the past not pursued charges against journalists for obtaining classified material.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2026
Staying positive, engaging in activities, keeping up friendships — all are vitally important.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2026
The work that both agencies do is vitally important, and it is done, in large measure, by dedicated professionals.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
Animals were vitally important in her life.
—Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025
Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
But, vitally, Darlington are still here.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
And while some tired players in the postgame have said at least they are assured a point from getting past 60 minutes, Hynes stressed that nobody is happy with just making it to overtime, and that second point is vitally important when the standings are so tight.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2026
The study’s key finding was that the abundance of native trees, especially oak and birch trees (Figure 2c, d, e), is vitally important to the overall well-being of insectivorous birds and their ability to reproduce and to successfully raise chicks.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Journalists consider protecting their sources when reporting on high-level security matters to be vitally important, and the Justice Department has in the past not pursued charges against journalists for obtaining classified material.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2026
Staying positive, engaging in activities, keeping up friendships — all are vitally important.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2026
The work that both agencies do is vitally important, and it is done, in large measure, by dedicated professionals.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
Animals were vitally important in her life.
—Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vitally
Adverb
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Criminal defenses that meet the legal threshold to argue an alternative perpetrator was responsible are extremely uncommon in the state, legal experts told the Statesman.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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Fajardo-Acosta described him as an extremely serious person who also possessed a good sense of humor, spoke very eloquently and read all the time.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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In fact, very little separates them.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Feb. 2026
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So people are very patient with me.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Meanwhile, close to 300,000 households were in the dark at the peak of the storm amid incredibly strong winds on Monday, and it’s expected to take days for many to get power back.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Fentanyl is an incredibly potent synthetic opioid that can be fatal in very small doses.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Which would mean a terribly disappointing season.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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The old model of network pilot season was terribly inefficient from a business standpoint.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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In every way, such programs are unthinkable in Norway, a highly egalitarian society, in which wealth and resources are distributed evenly.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Restaurant recommendations are highly encouraged, given how popular the outlets are with even Hong Kong residents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The Legislature and Newsom acted when the low reading skills of California’s kids, as determined by nationwide testing, became too obvious to ignore.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
26 Feb. 2026
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Marlana McElvaine’s family thinks so, too.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The galaxies that are so familiar and ubiquitous in our Universe today will die, at least in a sense, as well.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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All of the current Lakers realized that playing against the Boston Celtics on national television really was more than just one of 82 games on the schedule.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Each of us look in the mirror and really try, really start to change the habits.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Vitally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vitally. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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