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as in honorably
in a manner befitting a person of the highest character and ideals
as commander of the Union army's first black regiment, Robert Gould Shaw died as greatly as he had lived
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2
as in highly
to a large extent or degree
authorities have greatly increased the scope of their investigation of corruption in the mayor's office
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3
as in extremely
to a great degree
I'm not greatly bothered by this setback
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Recent Examples of greatly
That image contrasted greatly with that of a group of men in suits with defiant looks who were moving around in a group.
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Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
These partnerships greatly enhance TTD’s brand and validate its approach.
—Stockstory Team, CNBC, 22 Feb. 2025
Pokémon from a single region in a bit over a week is not the easiest task, but one upcoming event will greatly help you in this endeavor: The next Pokémon GO Spotlight Hour in February 2025 will feature Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott, the three Unova starters.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Labor markets regularly swing from firm-friendly to job seeker–friendly, causing organizations to fluctuate greatly in terms of the number of employees at hand to meet customers’ needs.
—Carter Gibson, Harvard Business Review, 20 Feb. 2025
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Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
These partnerships greatly enhance TTD’s brand and validate its approach.
—Stockstory Team, CNBC, 22 Feb. 2025
Pokémon from a single region in a bit over a week is not the easiest task, but one upcoming event will greatly help you in this endeavor: The next Pokémon GO Spotlight Hour in February 2025 will feature Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott, the three Unova starters.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Labor markets regularly swing from firm-friendly to job seeker–friendly, causing organizations to fluctuate greatly in terms of the number of employees at hand to meet customers’ needs.
—Carter Gibson, Harvard Business Review, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greatly
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Talent retention: Business challenges will require highly qualified professionals to face a competitive and changing corporate environment.—
Susana Sierra,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The lessons here for corporate leaders tasked with restructuring a company are many, even for those people who are highly critical of the approach Musk and DOGE are taking.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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Due to the increasing pollution in the world’s oceans, natural pearls are becoming extremely elusive—even still, according to Sotheby’s, the majority of natural saltwater pearls were harvested 100 years ago.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2025
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The implications of the order are extremely promising but also create some new vulnerabilities.—
James Broughel,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Many of these names will not be terribly familiar to MLP fans, or even some die-hard pro pickleball fans.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Our Transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, has said that none of these jobs eliminated at FAA were terribly critical to safety.—
Victoria Chamberlin,
Vox,
27 Feb. 2025
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But the program for those between 42 and 64 saw much greater cost overruns.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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If tariffs on Taiwan are implemented as well, the picture will look much uglier, and not just for the chipmaker.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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Next month, the Academy will dutifully hand out Oscars to an array of very deserving, very human winners.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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This very small agency, established in 1985 in response to a number of terrorist attacks and threats around the world including the deadly 1983 bombings of the U.S. embassy and Marine barracks in Beirut, operates in every corner of the globe.—
Donald J. Mihalek,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2025
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For instance, plastic wrapping extends a cucumber’s shelf life from a few days to several weeks, significantly reducing food waste.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The visibility of Black creators in the beauty industry has significantly impacted the market, shaping trends and product offerings.—
Sheilla Mamona,
refinery29.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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Shout out once again to Indianapolis’ incredibly walkable downtown.—
Jason Kirk,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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The actress worked with celebrity stylist Molly Dickson, who, much like Sydney Sweeney herself, is incredibly hard-working and therefore, always booked.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
25 Feb. 2025
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What our anonymous voters said … … About Bad Boys: Unlike the fight sequences of 2025, this year utterly lacked for good gun combat.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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Whereas red carpet hosts are typically in classic gowns or suits that don’t detract from the stars, Jiwa’s willingness to turn heads and go for it is utterly refreshing.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Greatly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greatly. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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