as in accurately
in a literal, true, or accurate way
She is not one for hyperbole—all of her warnings should be taken literally. The employees took the CEO's remarks literally and rightfully worried about the future health of the company.
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Recent Examples of literally
But even trying to even start a motorcycle in wet sand is literally impossible.
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Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2025
There will be a lively internal debate in the new administration whether this talk will be taken seriously or literally, with sweeping, across-the-board tariffs risking self-sabotaging economic dislocation.
—The Editors, National Review, 20 Jan. 2025
Still, the ’90s kids are, literally, the future of acting.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
Paul could literally have his pick of the top fighters in the world, most of which would bring him a bag, and more clout than beating Shields.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2025
There will be a lively internal debate in the new administration whether this talk will be taken seriously or literally, with sweeping, across-the-board tariffs risking self-sabotaging economic dislocation.
—The Editors, National Review, 20 Jan. 2025
Still, the ’90s kids are, literally, the future of acting.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
Paul could literally have his pick of the top fighters in the world, most of which would bring him a bag, and more clout than beating Shields.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for literally
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“Literally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/literally. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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