1
as in mostly
for the most part
altogether, I'd say we had a pretty good time
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2
as in completely
to a full extent or degree
I was not altogether prepared for such bad news
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3
as in collectively
with everyone or everything taken into account at the same time
we spent six months in Europe altogether
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as in nudity
the state of having no clothes on one's body
had never posed in the altogether for a photographer before
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Recent Examples of altogether
Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 14 Mar. 2025
In 2006, however, the show was moved to Tuesday nights before being pulled off the air altogether.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025
Jason Furman, WSJ, 22 Oct. 2017
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As Earth’s surface continues to buckle from the burdens of climate change, its upper atmosphere faces different troubles altogether as greenhouse gases threaten space sustainability.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 14 Mar. 2025
In 2006, however, the show was moved to Tuesday nights before being pulled off the air altogether.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
According to my calculations, the White House methodology yields the absurd conclusion that eliminating the corporate tax altogether would boost annual household wages by up to $20,000.
—Jason Furman, WSJ, 22 Oct. 2017
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Adverb
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Leucistic animals may be mostly white or have patches of white coloration.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
21 Mar. 2025
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Over the next few years, Blockbuster mostly ignored Netflix.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Shorter wavelengths, such as blue and violet, scatter away, while longer wavelengths —chiefly red and orange — more easily pass through and illuminate the lunar surface.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The president’s tariffs are chiefly intended to pressure Mexico and Canada to help slow the flow of the deadly drug fentanyl into the United States, according to administration officials.—
Cory Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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But the name doesn’t quite fit the substance of the film, which ultimately says less about the things that shaped Mayfield than the people his music shaped.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2025
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Will Smith can always count on his family to have his back — quite literally!—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Moore, 27, was the No. 8 offensive tackle in The Athletic’s NFL free-agency rankings and No. 105 overall.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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Since being taken seventh overall by Buffalo in the 2018 NFL Draft, Allen has led the Bills to six straight AFC East titles, while quickly cementing himself as one of the best quarterbacks in today’s game.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
10 Mar. 2025
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After going back and forth on the nuances of milky versus nude, Glamour editors decided to launch a formal investigation.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
13 Mar. 2025
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The way Little portrays male nudes against architecture in classical poses brings to mind sculptures of Ancient Greek Gods and the idealised male bodies depicted in ancient Greek and Roman sculpture.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Unlike male officers mainly trained in law enforcement and crime suppression, Wells had a religious and social work background that led her to act as a mediator in family disputes and domestic violence.—
Peter Zablocki,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Mar. 2025
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Drive to Survive has attracted significant criticism in recent years, especially from Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, mainly for its alleged false portrayal of F1 driver rivalries.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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So far this spring, Sasaki has been totally dominant in his appearances.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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This creamy white polish with pink undertones is a cult classic, reads totally timeless, and kind of hits the quiet luxury mantra on the head.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
13 Mar. 2025
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Some sides generally seem unfazed by the ploy, with Liverpool yet to be beaten in the Premier League across the 29 times they have been turned around since 2016-17.—
Thom Harris,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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Most workers in the service industry are paid less than the minimum wage—which is generally low to begin with—and workers rely on tips to boost their wages.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Altogether.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altogether. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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