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 holiday shopping at Revolve in Los Angeles, Fox wore a striking maternity look wholly reflective of her signature style.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
There was just the wholly consuming dependency and desire that a 1-year-old feels for the woman whose face has beamed into her own with love and concern more than any other.
—Julia Whelan Krish Seenivasan Lance Neal, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
There is a case to be made that United’s current squad might not be wholly suited to Amorim’s preferred formation, but a significant stylistic change might be the best option after struggling to implement a clear identity or game model in two and a bit seasons under predecessor Erik ten Hag.
—Mark Carey, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
Elle Fanning was also on hand to offer her thoughts on the process and getting to play one of the few wholly original characters, Dylan’s first love Sylvie.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
There was just the wholly consuming dependency and desire that a 1-year-old feels for the woman whose face has beamed into her own with love and concern more than any other.
—Julia Whelan Krish Seenivasan Lance Neal, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
There is a case to be made that United’s current squad might not be wholly suited to Amorim’s preferred formation, but a significant stylistic change might be the best option after struggling to implement a clear identity or game model in two and a bit seasons under predecessor Erik ten Hag.
—Mark Carey, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
Elle Fanning was also on hand to offer her thoughts on the process and getting to play one of the few wholly original characters, Dylan’s first love Sylvie.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wholly
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Start by putting your phone away during conversations, maintaining eye contact, and focusing fully on the speaker.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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There are still questions at quarterback, where Jayden Maiava has tons of big-play potential, but not nearly enough polish yet to fully elevate USC’s offense.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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That’s a sad statement about where things stand with the team and totally reasonable given its 3-10 record this season and 8-26 mark over its last 34 games.Chad Graff, The Athletic, 2 Dec. 2024
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Plus, the packaging is reusable, recyclable, and totally gorgeous.Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Look no further than the Go Air Pop, which are utterly usable earbuds that cost less than $20 this Black Friday.Simon Hill, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
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Featuring ribbed detailing and gold rims, these crystal wine glasses are modern and chic, yet utterly timeless.Brandi Fuller, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
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Before the Rocco, that meant my roommate’s old college mini fridge: a retro-looking light blue number that looked quite cute next to our yellow couch, but was quite bulky and left something to be desired functionality-wise.Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024
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However, the internal resolution before upscaling to 4K in both modes was quite low, often below 1440p and 1080p in respective modes, leading to a somewhat blurry image.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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The challenge was to queue up the replay perfectly.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Dec. 2024
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Following The Eras Tour launch, Swift immediately shot to No. 1 on Pollstar's Artist Power Index chart, ending 2023 as Time magazine’s perfectly obvious choice for Person of the Year.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
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We’re not entirely convinced about one of the calls.Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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But Dennis Kelleher reminded me that recent history isn’t entirely reassuring.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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A lot of the cast were L.A. locals, and some of us were from Utah, so we were all fish out of water at summer camp.Jordan Greene, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Dairy products, leafy greens (e.g., spinach), and fatty fish (e.g., salmon and tuna) are all good sources.15 Exercise To Increase Bone Strength Regular exercise can help keep your bones strong and reduce your risk of fractures.Maggie Aime, MSN, Health, 6 Dec. 2024
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Each of the products below has been thoroughly researched and tested by our team, either in our lab or in our own homes.Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2024
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The Bond Treatment System is a damage-repairing kit that delivers moisture deeply and thoroughly.Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Wholly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wholly. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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