as in extremely
to a great degree
that's some seriously good pie
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Recent Examples of seriously
Tolbert’s self-deprecating nature, insistence on taking few things seriously and conversational style endeared him to listeners as well as guests at KNBR.
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Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
More seriously, various discussions, both publicly and privately, were focused on continuing global market contraction.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
It’s been 26 years since women’s hockey was seriously considered for varsity appointment at Michigan.
—Hailey Salvian, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Despite the art establishment refusing to take him seriously, a world renowned expert backs him.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for seriously
Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
More seriously, various discussions, both publicly and privately, were focused on continuing global market contraction.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
It’s been 26 years since women’s hockey was seriously considered for varsity appointment at Michigan.
—Hailey Salvian, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Despite the art establishment refusing to take him seriously, a world renowned expert backs him.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for seriously
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seriously
Adverb
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And in a heartwarming turn of events, Wayans is extremely supportive of his child.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
3 Mar. 2025
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The mesh fabric didn't cover as much as her extremely long, brown hair—a departure from the famous painting—which was stuffed into the dress and very deliberately situated for a wee bit of modesty.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
3 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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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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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
Adverb
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They have long since been known to be very controlling with video footage from tournament play.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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And these women are still very universal women that are struggling every day, but trying to survive systemic oppression and trying to find the most authentic voices.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
3 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Shout out once again to Indianapolis’ incredibly walkable downtown.—
Jason Kirk,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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But the case for curiosity remains incredibly strong.—
Andrew Geesbreght,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The postproduction carve-out should include music for film and TV scores, too. 5.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
1 Mar. 2025
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And just days before, Lucy Dacus pledged $10,000 to GoFundMe campaigns for trans surgeries and encouraged her followers on X to donate, too.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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In a new interview, the Oscar-winning director discussed who really inspired the egomaniacal politician Kenneth Marshall, portrayed by Ruffalo.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2025
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If rooting for a major-league team can feel like going to a really upmarket McDonalds, minor-league sports give that beloved local pizza joint.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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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
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Measles is so highly infectious that 95% immunity is required to prevent epidemics, the WHO says.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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In California, local Women’s Marches were so popular that one in 45 people attended one.—
Jenavieve Hatch,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
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The reactions seem split between those annoyed by this change and those annoyed that everyone else is so annoyed.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Seriously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seriously. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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