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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
And that starts with a trio of other truly awful nominees: Kash Patel for FBI director, Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence and Bobby Kennedy Jr. for secretary of health and human services.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2025
Our version of Shinwell truly loves Watson, truly loves Holmes, but Moriarty has something on him that is forcing him into that relationship.
DEADLINE: Will there be more nods to the Sherlock canon?
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2025
This deal would help the team get closer to being truly competitive this season, bringing in two players who could change the trajectory of the season.
—Matt Levine, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
The bagel is truly a classic, originating in the 13th century and migrating to the U.S. in the 19th century.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2025
Our version of Shinwell truly loves Watson, truly loves Holmes, but Moriarty has something on him that is forcing him into that relationship.
DEADLINE: Will there be more nods to the Sherlock canon?
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2025
This deal would help the team get closer to being truly competitive this season, bringing in two players who could change the trajectory of the season.
—Matt Levine, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
The bagel is truly a classic, originating in the 13th century and migrating to the U.S. in the 19th century.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truly
Adverb
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Half-ruined and covered in plants, both structures look as if they’ve recently been unearthed (indeed, much of the site has yet to be excavated), creating a mysterious, almost magical atmosphere.—
John Newton,
AFAR Media,
24 Jan. 2025
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Mildly smoky with overtones of fresh tropical fruit and sweet spice somewhat reminiscent of a fruit punch, this is indeed a mezcal for special occasions and is best enjoyed neat, at room temperature.—
Richard Carleton Hacker,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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In the long run, has To Catch a Predator actually done more harm than good?—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
27 Jan. 2025
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At 19, an MRI revealed the truth: That lump was actually a golf-ball sized tumor on her median nerve.—
Charles Trepany,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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One prison that is definitely not secret is Sednaya, outside Damascus.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
27 Jan. 2025
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Your mother was definitely one in her earlier years.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Her character is annoyingly self-righteous, but also very attractive and seemingly interested in David.—
Esther Zuckerman,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
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This is all very positive news and each zodiac sign will have plenty to celebrate.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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And while that was certainly true this year, the real winners in a lot of ways were the new additions to the guitar amplifier world.—
Josh Chesler,
SPIN,
29 Jan. 2025
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But his educational background in politics and Hellenic studies is certainly out of the ordinary.—
Michael S. Lubell,
Scientific American,
29 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Quite honestly, pitting the two of them against each other next makes sense.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Though honestly, having seen how other companies with sub-par licensing deals handle music, this is probably for the best.—
Anthony Karcz,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Thanks to a few lucky die rolls, the Dimension 20 crew strutted out of Madison Square Garden as heroes — though their devoted fans would’ve surely loved them the same even if they had been defeated.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
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In a rare diplomatic triumph for the administration, those efforts helped Lebanon usher in a new president and prime minister, both of whom Hezbollah would surely have blocked were that group still powerful enough to do so.—
Andrew Exum,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Maybe the Evil Empire really has relocated to the West Coast.—
Chris Kirschner,
The Athletic,
29 Jan. 2025
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That really showed me that not every teacher [supports me].—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Truly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truly. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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