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
The Peychaud’s Bitters, all cherry and anise as opposed to Angostura Bitters’ cinnamon and clove, combines with the herbal pop of absinthe and the spicy backbone of the rye to create something wholly new.
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
Lassie was wholly concentrated on the trainers.
—NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
During regular elections, OCROV also conducts a risk-limiting audit for certain contests that are wholly within Orange County.
—Dorothy Elder, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
At least Morelos manages a few funny lines — all other laughs in the film are wholly accidental.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wholly
Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
Lassie was wholly concentrated on the trainers.
—NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
During regular elections, OCROV also conducts a risk-limiting audit for certain contests that are wholly within Orange County.
—Dorothy Elder, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
At least Morelos manages a few funny lines — all other laughs in the film are wholly accidental.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 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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If desired, dip the cut end of the stem into rooting hormone, but this is totally optional.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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The GranTurismo Fologre looks fast, but its exterior doesn't totally prepare drivers for just how quick this EV is.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
2 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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Interestingly, Matthews discovered that these women were perfectly politically split.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
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Since then, Le Bon Marché, Neiman Marcus, and Rosewood Hotels have all come calling—and seem perfectly happy to pay the premium that translates into the higher wages Guo offers employees.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
2 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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Time happens all at once for Helm, more or less, relative to longevity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Make sure your computer, smartphone and web browser all have the latest security patches installed.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Wholly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wholly. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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