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as in completely
to a full extent or degree
we are in fact utterly out of ideas
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as in highly
to a large extent or degree
was utterly overwhelmed by the demands on her time
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Recent Examples of utterly
This is utterly insane and must be addressed immediately.
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
This is such utterly despicable and dangerous self-dealing.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
Starting with the utterly unanticipated 11-game winning streak to come, which included the franchise’s first postseason victory in 22 years (a 30-0 win in Houston) before losing 27-20 at New England in the AFC Divisional Round.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2025
If Lear, who died in late 2023 at 101, were still around, he would be utterly dismayed by all of it, the last part especially.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 5 Feb. 2025
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
This is such utterly despicable and dangerous self-dealing.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
Starting with the utterly unanticipated 11-game winning streak to come, which included the franchise’s first postseason victory in 22 years (a 30-0 win in Houston) before losing 27-20 at New England in the AFC Divisional Round.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2025
If Lear, who died in late 2023 at 101, were still around, he would be utterly dismayed by all of it, the last part especially.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utterly
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The addition of about 500 new jobs will have a significant impact on the area’s employment and economic landscapes, Sada said, noting that the chamber doesn’t anticipate these positions to be highly specialized roles.—
Shawn Raymundo,
The Arizona Republic,
16 Feb. 2025
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That will be followed by Sunday’s highly anticipated SNL50: The Anniversary Special, airing on NBC and Peacock at 8 pm ET; see the full guest list here.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
15 Feb. 2025
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Imagine what your countertops would like like totally free of cords, appliances, and clutter.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Yet unlike last year, which was a triumphal progress for Oppenheimer, no movie totally dominated the ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall.—
Sarah Crompton,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
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The 2026 election cycle will see all House seats and 33 Senate seats up for grabs, with the possibility of greatly altering President Donald Trump’s ability to enact his agenda.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
10 Feb. 2025
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Despite last month's terrorist attack, Tourism in New Orleans remains strong Today's New Orleans is built on — and would suffer greatly without — tourism.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2025
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Even if your skin is quite resilient, the best body washes for sensitive skin can benefit all skin types for their soothing, usually minimalist formulations.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Allure,
15 Feb. 2025
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The landscape of the women’s game, though getting more crowded with real contenders, is not quite there yet.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2025
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Thanks to the ship's mobility, the captain can adjust the location for clear skies, ensuring an unparalleled viewing experience as the moon fully obscures the sun.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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According to the Associated Press, Cameron Snell, a spokesperson for the U.S. Coast Guard, said crews had not been able to fully open the plane and were continuing to search.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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After the Mets fell two wins short of reaching the 2024 World Series, expectations in 2025 are much higher.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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The Red Sox can probably accommodate one of them without having to shake things up too much elsewhere.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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Proving that every aspect of the beauty look for Christian Cowan’s A/W ‘25 runway was wholly intentional.—
Kayla Greaves,
Essence,
9 Feb. 2025
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Although the succession from Mabe to Harris will certainly be the talk of the town in days to come, just as much time will be spent discussing the wholly unexpected leap of Cobb from the producer’s chair to an exec role at a label.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Feb. 2025
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For those unfamiliar with the Richard Linklater trilogy, the characters end up playing out their star signs perfectly: Scorpio (Jesse) is loyal to a fault, intensely romantic, dramatic, and even obsessive.—
Erika W. Smith,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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What’s at stake in individual moments is perfectly clear.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Utterly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utterly. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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