1
as in extremely
to a great degree
an enormously entertaining film
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as in highly
to a large extent or degree
the neighbors have been enormously helpful during this difficult time
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Recent Examples of enormously
Fifty years ago New York City child welfare was effectively run by scores of enormously powerful private agencies.
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Richard Wexler, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025
However, because of these strengths, their viability depends enormously upon what kind of data they have been trained on.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 13 May 2025
Even the great Sopranos, which is enormously respected by writers and actors alike—a truly great piece of storytelling, of television, of drama, on every level.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 12 May 2025
Video is so enormously helpful in learning to lift.
—Mara Gordon, NPR, 8 May 2025
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Richard Wexler, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025
However, because of these strengths, their viability depends enormously upon what kind of data they have been trained on.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 13 May 2025
Even the great Sopranos, which is enormously respected by writers and actors alike—a truly great piece of storytelling, of television, of drama, on every level.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 12 May 2025
Video is so enormously helpful in learning to lift.
—Mara Gordon, NPR, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enormously
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Continuing with her streak of daring silhouettes, the performer took the stage in a black textured jumpsuit with a completely open back that sat extremely low on her hips.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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With extremely long battery life, this is a productivity portable that will get you through an entire day on the go, and the keyboard is a pleasure to use.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
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They have been specifically developed to counter America’s highly advanced missile defense systems such as the Patriot and the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System.—
Iain Boyd,
The Conversation,
22 May 2025
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Over six months of use, this duvet cover proved highly durable, especially for pet owners.—
Carrie Honaker,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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Booking flights into Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport or Fresno Yosemite International Airport can be incredibly costly, and after flying in you still need to navigate multi-hour drives to actually make it to the parks.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
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As incredibly fast as that is, space is incredibly spread out.—
Jarred Roberts,
The Conversation,
20 May 2025
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That's crucial because solar wind can greatly affect satellites and robotic explorers in space.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Research shows that welcoming cities and states contribute greatly to public safety.—
Karina Ayala-Bermejo,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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Every department, every person in the show, every actor is just bringing it to the very last take to the very last minute.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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At the very least, that is something that could change moving forward.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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That number is not terribly surprising, given that the La Mesa medical facility treated the 10th-most acute strokes in the state and handled the largest volume in San Diego County in 2023, according to state data.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2025
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The wine list is strikingly good and (also strikingly) not terribly expensive.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
18 May 2025
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Plastic-free brewing is a bit of a holy grail, achieved mostly by much older, lower-tech methods like French press, moka pot, and pour-over.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
23 May 2025
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Combs was upset and got in Kaplan's face when telling him as much, Kaplan testified.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Other Barriers Other psychological barriers exist too.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Or will the Thunder once again prove too much for the Wolves over 48 minutes?—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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“Enormously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enormously. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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