1
as in extremely
to a great degree
an enormously entertaining film
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2
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
Some of the White men sitting at the table appear to have benefited enormously from their own version of affirmative action.
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Ruben Navarrette, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025
Franke’s channel became enormously popular; as of June 2020, the channel had climbed to around 2.5 million subscribers.
—Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
Most insurers in Florida have similar arrangements, which are enormously lucrative for some executives who were the highest-paid in the nation in some years.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2025
Our enabling equipment has become smaller and more versatile, and classical computing has become enormously quicker and more capable.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
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Ruben Navarrette, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025
Franke’s channel became enormously popular; as of June 2020, the channel had climbed to around 2.5 million subscribers.
—Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
Most insurers in Florida have similar arrangements, which are enormously lucrative for some executives who were the highest-paid in the nation in some years.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2025
Our enabling equipment has become smaller and more versatile, and classical computing has become enormously quicker and more capable.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enormously
Adverb
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The calming mix of colloidal oatmeal, beta-glucan (a skin repairing molecule that smooths rough skin), and glycerin is extremely gentle and more than suitable for sensitive skin, too.—
Mary Honkus,
Glamour,
15 Mar. 2025
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There was a lot of extremely negative feedback and people would not hold back.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Unlike debunking, which tends to be highly ineffective because false information can still influence behaviors and attitudes, pre-bunking helps individuals build an immunity to manipulation before they are exposed to false claims, Nisbet said.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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The shipping lanes near the Port of Singapore are the most highly trafficked in the world – roughly 20% of the world’s bunkering oil, used by ships, is purchased there.—
Chris Wright,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the scholarship, the students have also been invited to attend the Coca-Cola Scholars Weekend in Atlanta, April 3-6. Canyon Crest Academy is the only school in the country to have three students selected for the honor—and each is incredibly accomplished.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Even if the projection is off by a wide margin, the cost to run a furnace in 2045 is going to be incredibly high compared with a heat pump.—
Ben Roush,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2025
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But the building’s condition greatly declined and its boarding house layout wasn’t considered conducive for rehabilitation.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Unlike the Giants, the Eagles assisted Barkley greatly with QB Jalen Hurts, NFL-best blocking and a top-five pass-catching group.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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After narrowly surviving the very injured Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night, 131-126, the Denver Nuggets are slated to square off against the lowly Washington Wizards on the second night of a back-to-back tilt.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Master's degrees in public service fields (think education and social work) tend to have very low or negative ROIs.—
Robert Farrington,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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In the movie, Nicholson plays a bank robber whose heist goes terribly wrong, leaving a trail of death and destruction behind.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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And, when Andreeva did just that and snagged the big title, no one who’s been following women’s tennis was terribly surprised.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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Then refresh your living room with this pretty tufted sofa that looks much more expensive than its $500 price tag, and consider adding this comfy sling chair to your space, too.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2025
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Floyd started all 17 games in 2024 and brought in 8.5 sacks — making his release that much more confusing.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Real Madrid also considered bidding for Isak in the summer of 2022 but believed the price to be too steep.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Experts can be too confident in their abilities, and followers may be too unsure to say something.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Enormously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enormously. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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