as in extremely
to a great degree
that's some seriously good pie
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Recent Examples of seriously
Rumors about the doll have been extreme, and people have been seriously spooked.
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Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 May 2025
Carlos Reales Dominguez sat motionless at the defense table Friday as experts testified to his mental decline at Yolo County Jail following his May 2023 arrest in the serial Davis stabbings that left two dead and another seriously injured.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 24 May 2025
Some investors are finding Trump’s threats hard to take seriously, seeing them as a negotiating tactic for a president unhappy with the lack of progress made on trade talks with the EU — even as the latter was the U.S.‘s largest trading partner by imports in 2024.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 23 May 2025
Smith, who was seriously injured in the attack, testified for hours Monday about abuse and harassment at Brand’s hands.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
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Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 May 2025
Carlos Reales Dominguez sat motionless at the defense table Friday as experts testified to his mental decline at Yolo County Jail following his May 2023 arrest in the serial Davis stabbings that left two dead and another seriously injured.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 24 May 2025
Some investors are finding Trump’s threats hard to take seriously, seeing them as a negotiating tactic for a president unhappy with the lack of progress made on trade talks with the EU — even as the latter was the U.S.‘s largest trading partner by imports in 2024.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 23 May 2025
Smith, who was seriously injured in the attack, testified for hours Monday about abuse and harassment at Brand’s hands.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seriously
Adverb
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Continuing with her streak of daring silhouettes, the performer took the stage in a black textured jumpsuit with a completely open back that sat extremely low on her hips.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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With extremely long battery life, this is a productivity portable that will get you through an entire day on the go, and the keyboard is a pleasure to use.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
Adverb
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That number is not terribly surprising, given that the La Mesa medical facility treated the 10th-most acute strokes in the state and handled the largest volume in San Diego County in 2023, according to state data.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2025
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The wine list is strikingly good and (also strikingly) not terribly expensive.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
18 May 2025
Adverb
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Every department, every person in the show, every actor is just bringing it to the very last take to the very last minute.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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The very warm sea surface temperatures in the region where Hurricane Milton was developing were at or above record-breaking highs, helping to foster this rapid intensification.—
Maureen Mccann,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2025
Adverb
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Like its younger sibling, the whiskey has an incredibly broad aroma, encompassing fresh and dried tropical and orchard fruits, nuts, caramel or butterscotch, and vanilla.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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As incredibly fast as that is, space is incredibly spread out.—
Jarred Roberts,
The Conversation,
20 May 2025
Adverb
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Or will the Thunder once again prove too much for the Wolves over 48 minutes?—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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There’s no need to feel too sorry for Cruise, though.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
24 May 2025
Adverb
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And the city and state taxpayers will bear the cost of any fix — and does anyone really think our government is capable of doing that effectively? — Dean Gerber, Chicago Submit a letter, of no more than 400 words, to the editor here or email letters@chicagotribune.com.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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But the star of the show is really the 3.5-inch touchscreen that guides you through your morning routine, from grinding to brewing.—
Anthony Karcz,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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Over six months of use, this duvet cover proved highly durable, especially for pet owners.—
Carrie Honaker,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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They have been specifically developed to counter America’s highly advanced missile defense systems such as the Patriot and the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System.—
Iain Boyd,
The Conversation,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2025
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However, that hasn’t happened with the current boom because, as of yet, there's been little financial pressure for people to sell their home — and therefore to cut the asking price to do so.—
Ingo Winzer,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Seriously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seriously. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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