Definition of whollynext

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Recent Examples of wholly Infinitely more important than a number or a note on a fancy piano, Christian Science teaches that each of us exists as a masterful, one-of-a-kind, and wholly good creation of God. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Sep. 2026 With impeccable sound design and an eerie score by Ryan and Hays Holladay, Cregger delivers a textured, wholly realized world. — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 Zauner has described the new memoir as a wholly different writing experience from Crying in H Mart. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026 Week-one eliminations seem wholly unfair, but Dancing With the Stars is nothing if not cutthroat as hell. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wholly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wholly
Adverb
  • These dangerous illnesses are all completely preventable and serve as a reminder of the importance of proper vaccines to protect the health of our families and children.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The wall is also fragile and cannot be completely preserved, so archaeologists will use modern technology to create a 3D reconstruction for further study.
    — Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Resnikoff fully inhabits the role of Jaku, giving him a distinctive and consistent voice, posture and temperament.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Officials said during the Oval Office event that building the pipeline will take three years and that exports of liquified natural gas would begin two years after that -- but that was dependent on financing coming through fully.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Raya Sanggingan Banjar Lungsiakan Clever planning, fresh design, private courtyards, and infinity pools make this resort feel modern—yet totally at home in Ubud.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Yeah, that’s surprising to me because that totally made sense that River would have kicked him out of the car.
    — Lisa de los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • In the book, MacLachlan recalls being utterly dumbfounded at having been asked to do something so oblivious at best and cruel at worst.
    — Rachel Brodsky, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • This is because an utterly distinctive element of creation would be missing!
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Nothing hits quite like a pair of $39 Levi’s jeans, and this perfectly stretchy, dark-wash option is just what the doctor ordered.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026
  • But just outside the factory doors, time hasn't been quite as kind.
    — Itay Hod, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Nothing hits quite like a pair of $39 Levi’s jeans, and this perfectly stretchy, dark-wash option is just what the doctor ordered.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026
  • This, the perfectly decent people of Kettleborough reasoned, was a natural and godly rebuke for Susan and Cuthbert’s sin.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Formal rites for the dying, already limited, were further truncated or skipped entirely.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Researchers at the Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center (CUNY ASRC) have discovered that passing waves through a special class of synthetic media forces them to abandon chaotic scattering entirely.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • If Zuma is all about the social energy, Yoshida is its quiet luxury cousin.
    — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Nearby, an all-white kitchen has custom Italian cabinetry and a marble eat-in island.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Wholly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wholly. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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