Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of seriously National Border Patrol Council Vice President Hector Garza told Fox News Digital that these videos on TikTok and other social media outlets are nothing new, but feels that the Trump administration is taking the videos seriously and actively working to secure the border. Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025 These luxury bath towels emulate the upscale hotel feel for anyone who takes their spa time seriously. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 27 Mar. 2025 But the Europeans didn’t really take the issue seriously until a revanchist Russian leader by the name of Vladimir Putin brought war back to the region. Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025 He’s had a seriously special season where the Blue Jackets have earned 58 percent of the goals with him on the ice. Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for seriously
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seriously
Adverb
  • Their lack of depth was evident against this extremely deep Gators squad.
    Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2025
  • In some cases, people simply use it as an extremely robust group messaging tool for groups of friends without any games or projects involved.
    Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 27 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • What If…? ended up not being a terribly good series in the end and making Carter the focus attracted a lot of flak since it was supposed to be an anthology.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
  • That could be terribly damaging, especially with the arrival of the low season and everything.
    Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • Williams seems to have fundamentally misunderstood the novel, or at the very least to have only a diluted grasp of it.
    Christian Lewis, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
  • But the Chargers should be adding at least one more quarterback, at the very minimum as a camp body.
    Daniel Popper, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • More Pro Wrestling: Pro Wrestling Legend Bret Hart Reacts to Record-Breaking WWE Hall of Fame Induction While there's no doubt that these wrestlers are incredibly talented, there are plenty of other WWE Superstars who are more than capable of carrying on a main event match.
    Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Shilpa loves cake, so what better time to introduce her incredibly springy, tender, and flavorful Pistachio Bundt Cake recipe!
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • He, too, was described as a game-time decision but was cleared after going through pregame warmups.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2025
  • The smoker has never worked well, the charcoal grill is too small, and the pizza oven didn’t bake evenly.
    Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • The first thing that really surprised me is all of my previous books are in third person.
    Anaja I. Smith, HollywoodReporter, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Another Mel moment that really delighted fans was after the baby got delivered in episode 11.
    Jen Chaney, Vulture, 29 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • The first episode goes inside Area 51, the highly classified United States military installation within the Nevada Test and Training Range.
    Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • But the Crew Dragon is highly automated and can be controlled from the ground when necessary.
    William Harwood, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • That’s what’s so ironic about the relationship between these two men.
    Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 31 Mar. 2025
  • In so doing, Miami officially eliminated Philadelphia from postseason contention, knocking it to a 23-51 record on the year.
    Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Seriously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seriously. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on seriously

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!