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as in extremely
to a great degree
though she didn't win, she was highly satisfied with her personal results for the marathon
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as in greatly
to a large extent or degree
that is highly different from your first idea for a family vacation
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Recent Examples of highly
What To Know Ukrainian soldiers expressed concerns about what Kyiv will receive in exchange for the highly valuable minerals, which are so vital to new tech industries.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Both types of bass are highly efficient apex predators that hunt down baitfish and other prey.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
Original examples of the variant are extremely rare and highly collectible, but that’s where Mythron Cars offers a solution.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
Measles was declared eliminated from the U.S. in 2000 due to the highly effective vaccination program, according to the CDC.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Both types of bass are highly efficient apex predators that hunt down baitfish and other prey.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
Original examples of the variant are extremely rare and highly collectible, but that’s where Mythron Cars offers a solution.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
Measles was declared eliminated from the U.S. in 2000 due to the highly effective vaccination program, according to the CDC.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for highly
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Freezing rain and sleet fell in Oklahoma and Arkansas, leaving roads extremely dangerous.—
Max Golembo,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2025
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More:Measles continues to spread as Texas outbreak rises to 48 cases: Here's what to know Given that measles is extremely contagious and can cause severe complications including pneumonia and brain swelling, the drop in vaccination rates is concerning.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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In the years to come, the kind of order these leaders fashion will greatly depend on Trump’s second term.—
Michael Kimmage,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Financial credits to owners of rooftop solar panels that generate more power than the home needs can greatly lower electric bills.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
24 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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Ethan Hawke is getting raves and (very, very) early awards buzz for his performance in Richard Linklater‘s Blue Moon, which had its world premiere in Berlin Tuesday night.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 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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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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But the case for curiosity remains incredibly strong.—
Andrew Geesbreght,
Forbes,
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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The team struggles terribly from 3-point range, averaging a league-worst 30.6 percent.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Cosmic bookmakers don’t make an impact terribly likely.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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After the Mets fell two wins short of reaching the 2024 World Series, expectations in 2025 are much higher.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Almost no area could absorb that much rain without flooding, but recent storms have already soaked soils in this region and make the threat that much more serious.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
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These other popular word games are quite the challenge, too.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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From the looks of their business book, there is still too much non-serious investing, lots of buying of any kind of any crypto and all sorts of options.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Highly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highly. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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