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as in indeed
not merely this but also
he is a kind, truly generous man
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as in actually
to tell the truth
truly, I had no idea you were throwing me a party
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as in definitely
without any question
I very much appreciate your gift—truly, I can't thank you enough!
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as in very
in actual fact
this is truly the nicest thing anyone has done for me
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Recent Examples of truly
There exists little appetite for an industrial policy to truly rebuild U.S. manufacturing, and other institutions vital for such a rebuild, such as the education sector, are being neglected at best.
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Nick Thomas, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
Beyond technical expertise, what truly sets A H.E.R.S.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
But has the Red Sox superstar truly changed his tune?
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Can truly all possible flaws or weaknesses be identified?
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Nick Thomas, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
Beyond technical expertise, what truly sets A H.E.R.S.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
But has the Red Sox superstar truly changed his tune?
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Can truly all possible flaws or weaknesses be identified?
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truly
Adverb
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And indeed, there are few of its peers with the ambition to create art on this scale.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The magic does indeed happen—the wondrous deceptions, the seeming distortions of reality, the sense of strangeness.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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That’s small consolation at a time when emissions need to not just slow down but actually decline in order to avoid some of the worst effects of climate change.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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This little clutch was worn by Elizabeth Taylor, and this actually sold at her original estate auction in 2011.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Intelligent zombies are definitely not a positive development.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This floral midi dress will definitely be in my style rotation, thanks to a V-neckline, fabric belt, and ruffled high-low hemline.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Miami closed to within 85-79 very late in the third, a stretch when Miami briefly gave the Cavs problems with their zone defense.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Mansfield is a very desirable place to live, work and play.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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While Robby and the rest of the emergency room day shift team has certainly earned time off, that leaves the rest of us with a Pitt-sized hole on our TVs (and in our hearts).—
Annabel Gutterman,
Time,
11 Apr. 2025
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Otherwise, this unit will cause major issues for a team that has a lot going for it and could certainly make a run to October.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Just seeing the excitement of Chicago for both of us, honestly, was really cool at that time.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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During interviews, communicate the company culture and expectations honestly.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Even if the limits change, the number of utilities that report finding PFAS will surely grow as the EPA collects more test results through next year.—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Berta’s vision for his new club surely features the Premier League trophy.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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And that has really been different from a lot of these other aspiring autocrats in recent years.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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Drinking more water really is key to glowing skin, an extra few hours of sleep does more… Accessorize Pearl Jam Pearls are back, as one look at the Paris runways will attest.—
Michael Odell,
Air Mail,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Truly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truly. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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