VITALLY Synonyms: 138 Similar and Opposite Words

vitally

adverb

Definition of vitally

as in extremely

to a great degree it's vitally important that you deliver this message to the general

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Recent Examples of vitally Signs of disengagement in fully remote environments are less obvious, and paying attention to such patterns is vitally important as a leader. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Notably, and vitally important to point out, 10 ballots are not an official presidential poll. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 Conduct this reckless and dangerous demands severe consequences, not only to hold this defendant accountable, but to send a strong message that our children, their safety, and their futures are vitally important to all of us. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 Moral order is vitally important to both Carney and his creator. — David Hajdu, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026 The remedies set by Judge James Donato included lower fees, mirroring Google Play apps in other stores, and most vitally, placement of alternative app stores in Google Play. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026 Murray says keeping graduates in South Florida is vitally important. — Sofia Baltodano june 24, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026 Authentic Connection From the beginning of time, humans have always intuitively known that community and connection are vitally important. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 21 June 2026 The growth of the embryo is vitally dependent on the stretching of the skin, muscles, and ligaments within the woman’s body as a result of hormonal changes to accommodate this transformation. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 9 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for vitally

Adverb

Eco effort D’Inghilterra’s sustainability efforts stand out at Café Romano where the ingredients are local and extremely fresh—the chef likely selected the veggies in your salad from the market that morning.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Arrests near schools or colleges have increased, though enforcement actions on campuses are extremely uncommon.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of extremely

Adverb

The hotel is very grown up, and therefore not exactly relaxing with very young kids (or, at least, not with my kid)—although children are not discouraged.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Thirteen are rated at very high risk or in default, and 23 have no rating from the big agencies, which cuts them from international bond markets.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of very

Adverb

The rooms are incredibly cozy, with gas fireplaces, a pull-out couch, and framed images of different landmarks around the Presidio.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
His incredibly sharp eye for talent coupled with strong instincts and deep relationships are a dynamic combination for artist management.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of incredibly

Adverb

The survey describes a wealthy, highly engaged slice of the generation, not Gen Z consumers generally.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Despite having access to the same highly effective medications, the number of new hepatitis C infections reported across the country steadily increased from 2013-2021 and remained stagnant between 2021-2023.

— Philip A. Chan, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of highly

Adverb

Jaguar’s customers were also aging, and its competition—previously BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, Audi, and the like—were going electric, too.

— Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
But even with 22 tracks to work with, the sound too often defaults to a similar muted backdrop, which blurs some of the less distinct songs together.

— Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of too

Adverb

This is a brand new hotel, built to code, so hallways and elevators are not a problem.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
His ego is in exact inverse proportion to Ilya’s, which is part of what makes Garfield and Borisov play so beautifully off each other.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

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