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as in just
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference
we will meet at exactly six o'clock
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as in directly
in the same words
a plagiarism suit alleging that one historian had copied large segments of another's text exactly
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as in strictly
without any relaxation of standards or precision
follow the rules exactly and you won't get into trouble
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as in quite
to a full extent or degree
she listened to the advice, then did exactly what she wanted to anyway
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as in okay
used to express agreement
"Are you calling me a liar?" "Exactly."
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Recent Examples of exactly
And exactly what that means is sort of left up to your interpretation.
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Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
While nothing exactly matches, all of the colors, patterns, and textures blend together seamlessly to tell a unique design story.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
Few outsiders have gotten a glimpse of Stardust’s plans, and the company has not publicly released details about its technology, its business model, or exactly who works at its company.
—Ramin Skibba, WIRED, 22 Mar. 2025
In theory, all that real-world data is exactly what Tesla needs to train its cars to operate without any human assistance, a goal that’s core to Musk's vision for the future of Tesla.
—Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
While nothing exactly matches, all of the colors, patterns, and textures blend together seamlessly to tell a unique design story.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
Few outsiders have gotten a glimpse of Stardust’s plans, and the company has not publicly released details about its technology, its business model, or exactly who works at its company.
—Ramin Skibba, WIRED, 22 Mar. 2025
In theory, all that real-world data is exactly what Tesla needs to train its cars to operate without any human assistance, a goal that’s core to Musk's vision for the future of Tesla.
—Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exactly
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The synthetic, dual-fiber bristles (a mixture of fine and thick in density) pick up just the right amount of product to deliver streak-free full application without absorbing too much product or depositing it unevenly onto skin.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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Alabama is in the Elite 8 for just the third time in school history but second season in a row.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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This unique element is precisely what prompted perfumer Rodrigo Flores-Roux to create Elizabeth Arden’s Green Tea Pistachio Crunch Eau de Toilette.—
Venus Wong,
Refinery29,
1 Apr. 2025
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This is precisely the setup unfolding on SPY’s chart, supporting the idea that the correction may be ending and a bullish reversal could be underway.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2025
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As a business owner, fostering an environment that promotes positivity, whether through workplace culture, networking, or personal mindset, can directly impact financial decision-making and success.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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In team sports especially, and interactive individual sports where athletes compete directly against each other (i.e. boxing), being unorthodox can be advantageous in making someone more unpredictable.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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This isn’t quite the same thing, because Pornchai isn’t the heir to a family fortune and intends for a more straightforward partnership.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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The exchange was no great drama, instead reflecting that the margins were quite fine between the two Ferraris.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Trust that your journey is guiding you toward greater fulfillment, and embrace the changes that are unfolding right before your eyes.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2025
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That was the No. 1 priority, right out of the gate.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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This kind of effect—where the belly button almost winds up looking like a round puzzle piece—can occur if the surgeon makes a perfectly round incision that’s visible on the surface of the stomach, instead of making incisions inside the belly button itself.—
Meirav Devash,
Allure,
31 Mar. 2025
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He is known for his skillful wedge game and a booming drive, but at Memorial Park, his whole game coalesced perfectly.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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Colors won't be represented as accurately as on an LCD or OLED screen, since E-Ink supports just 4,096 colors, rather than millions.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 Apr. 2025
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Hiring managers and talent management professionals must accurately predict future talent needs while assessing the current supply and demand of talent.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The transfer portal was on full display today for the Bruins as forward Timea Gardiner (formerly Oregon State) contributed 15 points, all beyond the arc, and of course, Betts (formerly Stanford) had 17 points in the paint, shooting 50%, going 7-for-14, seven rebounds, and six blocks.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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But getting it out into the world won’t be easy – the DEA, big pharma, and international businessmen are all on the chase to stop them.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Exactly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exactly. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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