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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
While some internal arms of rabbits stimulate the G-spot through vibrations, this one actually simulates the thrusts of a partner.
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Gina Vaynshteyn, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2025
Another trailer shown in December 2024 gives a more clear look at what Prologue actually is and why it’s being made.
—Issy Van Der Velde, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2025
Most of the people sitting at the sushi bar are actually hunched over plates of orange chicken or Panda beef.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025
The team's latest production, released Friday, was actually milder than most: A video celebrating Trump's executive order targeting transgender women.
—Alex Isenstadt, Axios, 8 Feb. 2025
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Gina Vaynshteyn, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2025
Another trailer shown in December 2024 gives a more clear look at what Prologue actually is and why it’s being made.
—Issy Van Der Velde, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2025
Most of the people sitting at the sushi bar are actually hunched over plates of orange chicken or Panda beef.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025
The team's latest production, released Friday, was actually milder than most: A video celebrating Trump's executive order targeting transgender women.
—Alex Isenstadt, Axios, 8 Feb. 2025
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The silky set-up was delivered by… honestly, who else would to be? Miami is suitably loaded with international stars eager to play alongside Messi.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Address their concerns openly and honestly, highlighting AI as a tool for empowerment, not replacement.—
Puneet Gaur,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Those are really very interesting itineraries that are still very popular.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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There’s also a really fun supporting ensemble, including Zack Fox and Sunny Suljic.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2025
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And Demko, frankly, had been carrying the team in the final two weeks leading up to the break.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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But the lack of respect for Linda Fiorentino’s other contributions to the erotic thriller by constantly listing that one movie first is frankly disrespectful to her legacy.—
Jordan Crucchiola,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2025
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Next month, the Academy will dutifully hand out Oscars to an array of very deserving, very human winners.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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This very small agency, established in 1985 in response to a number of terrorist attacks and threats around the world including the deadly 1983 bombings of the U.S. embassy and Marine barracks in Beirut, operates in every corner of the globe.—
Donald J. Mihalek,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2025
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The battle for so many series is, indeed, to take a stock genre, the crime thriller, and imbue it with a sense of originality.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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In a further coincidence, the deal was announced a week before FIFA confirmed that Saudi Arabia, the only bidder, would indeed be hosting the 2034 men’s World Cup.—
Matt Slater,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Being authentic to yourself will reduce stress by ensuring that your actions and values are truly aligned. 4.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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What’s more, denim dresses come in a variety of washes so there’s truly something to suit every taste.—
Franziska Fuchs,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Actually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actually. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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