as in very
in actual fact
is genuinely fond of her older brother
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Recent Examples of genuinely
What does success look like for you—not defined by others, but by what genuinely fulfills and energizes you?
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Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024
There have been occasional instances where dogs have been found guilty of genuinely eating homework, but those involved often take some convincing.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
These findings haven’t been lost on Germany’s employers, who don’t sound convinced that their employees are genuinely ill.
—Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 1 Nov. 2024
This results in wines with bright acidity and complex flavor profiles that genuinely express the land.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024
There have been occasional instances where dogs have been found guilty of genuinely eating homework, but those involved often take some convincing.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
These findings haven’t been lost on Germany’s employers, who don’t sound convinced that their employees are genuinely ill.
—Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 1 Nov. 2024
This results in wines with bright acidity and complex flavor profiles that genuinely express the land.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genuinely
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That gives us very little clarity as to who the Best New Artist front-runner is.Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Here’s the latest: Ventura County’s Mountain Fire expanded in size on Wednesday after powerful Santa Ana winds came into contact with very dry air.CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Or, to be more direct: Do the Niners really believe that’s what’s in store for them in the second half?Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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So is Newsom really positioning himself for a presidential run?Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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While interest rates on cars are increasing rapidly in some states, in a select few others, rates are actually decreasing.Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps the only saving grace is that the announcement to the public was so delayed that many of those animals were actually eaten before consumers knew there was a problem and there were no reports of illness.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The winning combination of range and affordability is truly extraordinary for a fully electric crossover of this caliber, and Chevy’s Equinox has now overtaken Cadillac’s Lyriq as GM’s top-selling EV.Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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In an emergency stop, the Vanquish’s Brembo carbon ceramic brakes halt progress from 100 kph (62 mph) in less than 30 meters (98.4 feet), a common European benchmark for truly superlative braking.Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Genuinely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genuinely. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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