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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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The straightforwardness of this recipe is reason enough to add it to my regular rotation, but the vibrant flavors are what truly seal the deal.
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Grace Kneebone, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2025
Only one truly great bronze rendering of a renowned athlete has been produced in recent decades, and viewers of the U.S. Open tennis tournament—happening now until September 7—can see it daily.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 30 Aug. 2025
In fact, with the proper care a vodka cocktail can truly sing.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2025
For an elevated take on this tradition, Nomadic Expeditions’ award-winning Three Camel Lodge in the Gobi Desert offers a truly memorable experience.
—Undraa Buyannemekh, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2025
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Grace Kneebone, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2025
Only one truly great bronze rendering of a renowned athlete has been produced in recent decades, and viewers of the U.S. Open tennis tournament—happening now until September 7—can see it daily.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 30 Aug. 2025
In fact, with the proper care a vodka cocktail can truly sing.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2025
For an elevated take on this tradition, Nomadic Expeditions’ award-winning Three Camel Lodge in the Gobi Desert offers a truly memorable experience.
—Undraa Buyannemekh, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truly
Adverb
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If Hill is indeed past his prime, the McDaniel era might never be the same.—
David Wilson,
Miami Herald,
28 Aug. 2025
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If Cook’s firing withstands a likely legal challenge, Trump could indeed claim a majority of the seven members of the Fed’s powerful Board of Governors.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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His first career interception actually place in the Super Bowl win over the Chiefs.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The legend is that Jesus himself was wrapped in the shroud upon his death around 30 CE, although modern scientific dating methods revealed the shroud is actually a medieval artifact dating to between 1260 and 1390 CE.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
31 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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On the other hand, Theo, whose downfall as a great architect definitely put a toll on his self-confidence, decides to build a huge, fancy house for his family.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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This latest Venice premiere is definitely a work of fragments, isolated scenes that amount to a fly-on-the-wall view of Lucius but are not meant to create a traditional narrative, or for the pieces to fit together as neatly as a jigsaw puzzle.—
Caryn James,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Except for very special occasions, videos longer than a few seconds are much less likely to be re-watched or shared.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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There will also be fun for the kids in their very own Kids Fun Zone.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Keys’ career certainly hit its high point this past year, with her big win at the Australian Open.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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And the Shillings certainly weren’t happy with the amount.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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And honestly, the relationship is way better than before.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
24 Aug. 2025
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But, honestly, most of the time, people are just people—talking about their kids, their dogs, or whether their soccer team won at the weekend.—
Rohan Banerjee,
Time,
23 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Some will surely be reminded of 2019’s Parasite, which of course turned Park’s good friend and occasional collaborator Bong Joon-ho into a household name.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
31 Aug. 2025
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Cilento, south of Salerno has abundant space and will surely reveal a number of outstanding wines over the coming years.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Find out what really goes on behind the cameras in this twisted domestic thriller.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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His thoughtful and heartfelt musicianship really stand out among the conductors of today, and his connection to the musicians can be heard in the music making.—
Melonee Hurt,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Truly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truly. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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