in every sense of the word
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: in every possible way
The book is a classic in every sense of the word.
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Time Pr, Time, 14 Aug. 2025
The space was free in every sense of the word.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
This home is grand in every sense of the word and the spacious interiors can easily accommodate 12.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2025
Each salon, from Chantilly to Napoléon, stands out for its ornamentation celebrating refinement and taste – in every sense of the word.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for in every sense of the word
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“In every sense of the word.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20every%20sense%20of%20the%20word. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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