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as in honestly
to tell the truth
actually, I'd rather spend the evening at home
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as in really
in actual fact
I call her Aunt Emily, but she is actually my cousin, not my aunt
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Recent Examples of actually
That’s small consolation at a time when emissions need to not just slow down but actually decline in order to avoid some of the worst effects of climate change.
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Justin Worland, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
Blue bedroom ideas are a longtime favorite for coastal locales and boys’ bedrooms, but the versatile hue can actually be taken in any direction, according to Sarah Montgomery of Sarah Montgomery Interiors in Chicago.
—Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
Fred is the gang's alpha male, often appointing himself the leader while not actually being all that helpful, at least not on purpose.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
But in this case, unfortunately, Netflix quite deliberately forsook what was actually unique about the novel to produce a series resembling every other historical program now on offer — with a few more olive trees.
—Anthony Paletta, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
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Justin Worland, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
Blue bedroom ideas are a longtime favorite for coastal locales and boys’ bedrooms, but the versatile hue can actually be taken in any direction, according to Sarah Montgomery of Sarah Montgomery Interiors in Chicago.
—Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
Fred is the gang's alpha male, often appointing himself the leader while not actually being all that helpful, at least not on purpose.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
But in this case, unfortunately, Netflix quite deliberately forsook what was actually unique about the novel to produce a series resembling every other historical program now on offer — with a few more olive trees.
—Anthony Paletta, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actually
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But honestly, that kind of self-confidence is on brand for the intergalactic motorcycle-riding bounty hunter.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Yet the fundamentals of crisis leadership remain consistent: make decisions quickly, communicate honestly, protect people, limit damage and chart a path back to stability.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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But, learning that government officials are conducting sensitive communications on personal devices has driven media outlets around the world — and likely adversaries as well — to look into just how big the problem really is.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Plus, combining this with other simple tips like emptying the Trash and transferring files to external storage can really help keep your Mac running smoothly.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The prospect of Argentina taking on the likes of Spain, France or Germany in the latter rounds of the World Cup next summer is quite frankly mouth-watering.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Also, frankly, some toddlers have a princess phase no matter how much parents might try to avoid it.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
26 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Williams seems to have fundamentally misunderstood the novel, or at the very least to have only a diluted grasp of it.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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Auto prices in the United States will start to rise very soon – perhaps within the next few weeks.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Many felt that the mother-in-law was indeed being presumptuous.—
Karen Fratti,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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This trusted patience anchored in God's unfailing love is indeed necessary in our lives, especially when facing the most difficult and painful situations.—
Danielle Wallace,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Use your brew time to truly take a break from the screen and enjoy your beverage.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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But has the Red Sox superstar truly changed his tune?—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Actually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actually. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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