as in completely
to a full extent or degree
not wholly convinced by the evidence that the prosecutor presented
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Recent Examples of wholly
There's an oddly comforting feeling along Minnesota's North Shore in winter—one of being wholly alone yet never quite so.
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Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
No, the episode isn’t wholly without closure.
—Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026
Trump may be messaging other countries Miami University Latin American studies expert Walt Vanderbush was not wholly surprised by the weekend events.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Jan. 2026
But as much as the industry is familiar with the routine, a Saks Global bankruptcy — which remains a distinct possibility — would be a wholly different beast.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
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Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
No, the episode isn’t wholly without closure.
—Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026
Trump may be messaging other countries Miami University Latin American studies expert Walt Vanderbush was not wholly surprised by the weekend events.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Jan. 2026
But as much as the industry is familiar with the routine, a Saks Global bankruptcy — which remains a distinct possibility — would be a wholly different beast.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wholly
Adverb
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More than once, Coon and Smallwood are completely nude on stage, as Agnes and Peter lay hidden parts of their psyche bare.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Before cleaning any type of stovetop, be sure the burners are turned off, and every surface is completely cool to the touch.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The Super Bowl ad is the latest move by a president and administration that have fully embraced professional sports as a prime venue to deliver their message.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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For some of the victims’ families, the interviews clarified how and why the crimes unfolded, filling in gaps that police files and court records never fully answered after years of unresolved questions.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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This book is totally devastating.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Hundreds of thousands of people poured into our Country totally unvetted and unchecked.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The idea of a Russian doing academic research on Iraq was utterly befuddling to Maher and his colleagues.—
Elizabeth Tsurkov,
The Atlantic,
11 Jan. 2026
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My ego—what was left of it— was utterly defenseless.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Everything was really incorrect for the period—shiny, sparkly, overdone—but the actual shapes and silhouettes of his clothes are quite accurate.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
10 Jan. 2026
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But the Panthers were also quite consistent in some ways.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The perfectly chunky, almost-statement shoes feature a lightweight midsole, shock-absorbing arch support, and a deep heel cup designed to keep your foot stable as you strut.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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Sure, there is a fine line between delusion and conviction, but on Sunday, the 49ers walked it perfectly.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Impacts will depend heavily on how close the storm tracks to the coast, with some scenarios bringing significant precipitation and others missing the area entirely.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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With the Chiefs missing the playoffs entirely in a disappointing season, the way could be cleared for Allen to finally take his team to the title game.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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And that was all before the news of the DOJ investigation into Powell.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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Then in the waning seconds of the middle period, Tommy Novak was all alone in the slot but Korpisalo gave him nothing.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Wholly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wholly. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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