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
These three multi-trillion-dollar market cap companies either wholly, or substantially, derive their profits from advertising.
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Joe Marchese, Executive Chairman, Human Ventures, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Instead, Mike’s work empowers patients to preserve their individuality while feeling refreshed, confident, and wholly themselves.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
The live-action family film’s logline is currently under wraps, but will be a wholly original adventure based on the beloved children’s book series written by Kay Thompson and illustrated by Hilary Knight.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
Theoretically, yes, but doing so in the real world is a wholly different kettle of fish.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
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Joe Marchese, Executive Chairman, Human Ventures, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Instead, Mike’s work empowers patients to preserve their individuality while feeling refreshed, confident, and wholly themselves.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
The live-action family film’s logline is currently under wraps, but will be a wholly original adventure based on the beloved children’s book series written by Kay Thompson and illustrated by Hilary Knight.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
Theoretically, yes, but doing so in the real world is a wholly different kettle of fish.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wholly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wholly
Adverb
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The Mets struggled down the stretch and missed the postseason completely despite having one of the highest payrolls in the league.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Beach players stepped on the baseline three times in the first half and another, trying to avoid a shot blocker, lofted a runner completely over the backboard in the second.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Obviously, injuries are playing a major factor, but will the Sabres even be able to stay afloat until the lineup is fully healthy?—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Hours later, an appeals court let the ruling to fully fund SNAP stand.—
NEAL RUBIN,
Freep.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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LaValle pushed for genetic testing for Iris after hearing from a friend that her daughter was diagnosed with a rare, totally different genetic mutation.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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The incredibly painful, totally infantile, Banana Republic government shutdown ends.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The defining image of this exact fixture back in February was Szoboszlai lying face-down on the pitch at full time of Liverpool’s 2-0 away win, utterly spent.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Mamdani, 34, is a charismatic socialist who has limited experience in the private sector and seems utterly unconcerned about his guiding philosophy’s long track record of creating misery.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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This new chink in the armor of dark energy resulted from Lee and colleagues from Yonsei University discovering that Type Ia supernova may not be quite so standard after all.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Which for a big break was quite old, really.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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His pass over the top of the defense was perfectly placed, allowing Flagg to catch it and do the rest.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Her accessories truly made the look, including a pair of crystal drop earrings, bowed stilettos, and a velvet bag, which perfectly matched Prince Harry’s velvety tux.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Beneath her signature cowboy hat, Estevie is carrying the emotional depth and firepower of música mexicana’s brightest newcomers — but with a style that’s entirely hers.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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Still, Maviglio noted, Newsom didn’t entirely own the night.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Google, Meta, Microsoft’s LinkedIn, and Elon Musk’s X have all delayed, adjusted, or flat-out refused to launch AI products because of the bloc’s laws.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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If this year’s March and June get-togethers were learning exercises — including for the staff after Tuchel began work in January — the next two and the one starting today (Sunday) are all about creating an atmosphere the players and the English public can all buy into.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Wholly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wholly. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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