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
While combing through coral, Harasti spotted a unique and wholly unfamiliar creature swimming through the water.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 May 2026
VivaTech, proudly hosted in the capital of France, takes place wholly in English.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 13 May 2026
The set-up in China’s oil industry allows independent firms and teapot refiners to take the risk – and even continue their almost wholly domestic operations despite US sanctions.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
The Jets finished last in rushing attempts in a wholly miserable campaign.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 9 May 2026
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 May 2026
VivaTech, proudly hosted in the capital of France, takes place wholly in English.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 13 May 2026
The set-up in China’s oil industry allows independent firms and teapot refiners to take the risk – and even continue their almost wholly domestic operations despite US sanctions.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
The Jets finished last in rushing attempts in a wholly miserable campaign.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wholly
Adverb
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Alexander pinned Slater for the win, completely shocking the fans in Sacramento, California.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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An unknown vehicle driving west on Independence Ave then struck the bicycle, ejecting its rider completely off the bike, the crash log said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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Ship has yet to demonstrate in-space refueling, or even a launch that fully reaches Earth orbit.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
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Starship is meant to be fully reusable, with giant mechanical arms at the launch pads to catch the returning rocket stages.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
Adverb
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And Jude isn’t above including a mocking slow-motion shot of a spoiled French boy totally whiffing a soccer kick.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Not totally sure if that mysterious stain or smell is cat urine?—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
21 May 2026
Adverb
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Each person gets a single scene but feels utterly real, with Will Dagger a standout as the cousin, leaking needy bravado, and Constance Shulman very funny as the funeral director, determined to stage a party for a host who refuses to throw one.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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This index or fine line of feeling is different from the high of an idea or the completion of something, and different from the low mood of feeling utterly stuck.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Adverb
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The dazzling variety of musical practices, across places and across time, surfaces this interplay in sensorily vivid terms, providing a unique opportunity to illuminate the role of history and environment on perceptual experiences that feel quite individual.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Francesco Caballero has been juggling a lot — quite literally.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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The patio umbrella in question is perfectly oversized to cast a cool shadow over your entire lounge area.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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The gym and indoor pool were updated around a decade ago, so have not yet been zhuzhed into the style of the rest of the place, but each is perfectly serviceable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
Adverb
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The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.—
Jeff Rosen,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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Scaling beyond the company’s initial environment is not a continuation of growth but an entirely different discipline.—
Shelli Brunswick,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Adverb
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No two rooms are designed the same, but they are all decked out in earth tones, rich greens, and Harvard crimson.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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This is an exercise in making a mess and having fun, and then cleaning it up and making meaning, and then doing that all again three times.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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“Wholly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wholly. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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