as in extremely
to a great degree
I'm terribly sorry to bother you
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Recent Examples of terribly
Above all else, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip reminds us that even when things are going terribly, horribly wrong, focusing on the good—no matter how small—is what leads to a happy life.
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Alex Vance, Parents, 28 Mar. 2025
Crypto Guide: Our tech columnist believes that crypto is terribly explained.
—David Segal, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
One episode showcases a virtuosic but not terribly essential joke about that revered camera stunt, the long, seamless, continuous take.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Again, not terribly poor performance, but certainly not the growth that would be expected from the Russo brothers’ latest film foray, which features a heavy hitting cast including Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2025
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Alex Vance, Parents, 28 Mar. 2025
Crypto Guide: Our tech columnist believes that crypto is terribly explained.
—David Segal, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
One episode showcases a virtuosic but not terribly essential joke about that revered camera stunt, the long, seamless, continuous take.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Again, not terribly poor performance, but certainly not the growth that would be expected from the Russo brothers’ latest film foray, which features a heavy hitting cast including Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for terribly
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Even some of Trump’s allies, including Elon Musk and Bill Ackman, have recently warned that tariffs are bad policy that rely on extremely flawed logic.—
John Towfighi, David Goldman and Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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The fashion house’s artisans began experimenting with the material—which is extremely lightweight, strong, and pliable—and eventually created handles out of them by gently bending the stalks with fire and then applying many coats of lacquer.—
Diana Budds,
Architectural Digest,
8 Apr. 2025
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Peters returns for the Manhattan Theatre Club’s fresh, surprising and very special Broadway production, following its run in Los Angeles.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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Lennon, meanwhile, brought a very different perspective.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The glasses themselves are incredibly durable and high quality.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
2 Apr. 2025
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Overwatch has an incredibly dedicated competitive fanbase who regularly debate about who the best characters are gameplay or story-wise.—
Ryan Easby,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
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According to tradition, there are no other direct mourners—husband, parents have all passed—but Mila asks the rabbi to cut her blouse, too.—
David Bezmozgis,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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Foreign governments have been upping their travel warnings, too, especially for transgender travelers, to use one example.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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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
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Getty Images Artificial intelligence is projected to reach $4.8 trillion in market value by 2033, but the technology’s benefits remain highly concentrated, according to the U.N. Trade and Development agency.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The Blue Jackets only remained in the playoff race because the other teams around them battling for a playoff spot have been coughing and hacking almost as badly as the Jackets.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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The earthquake could provide both, with a ceasefire – no matter how badly observed – providing a cover for allowing for a national vote.—
Tharaphi Than,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
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Shoulder pads are in for fall 2025 and so are other details that read unabashedly, authentically bold instead of being chained to the incessant trend cycle.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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At some point in the not-so-far-off future, quantum computers will become powerful enough to easily crack many forms of digital encryption.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The combo of that large, efficient head; the dampening factor of the wood handle; and a nice texture at the base of the grip just felt so damned good, strike after strike.—
Joe Jackson,
Outside Online,
20 Nov. 2024
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Still, Moore is pretty damned great — this could almost be her Fly.—
Tom Gliatto,
Peoplemag,
20 Sep. 2024
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“Terribly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terribly. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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