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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
That, to me, is utterly disrespectful in a man's game.
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
But on the screen, both Emily and Stephanie were utterly unhinged from the start.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 Mar. 2025
Face two: collected, reassuring, conventional — and utterly misleading.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 8 Mar. 2025
If that came in a match when Liverpool had been utterly dominant, then the most controversial incident of all came during Howe’s first Anfield encounter with Newcastle.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
But on the screen, both Emily and Stephanie were utterly unhinged from the start.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 Mar. 2025
Face two: collected, reassuring, conventional — and utterly misleading.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 8 Mar. 2025
If that came in a match when Liverpool had been utterly dominant, then the most controversial incident of all came during Howe’s first Anfield encounter with Newcastle.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utterly
Adverb
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The shipping lanes near the Port of Singapore are the most highly trafficked in the world – roughly 20% of the world’s bunkering oil, used by ships, is purchased there.—
Chris Wright,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2025
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Ye has made some highly offensive statements in the last few weeks, so his recent conversation with Dave Blunts was a nice change of pace.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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So far this spring, Sasaki has been totally dominant in his appearances.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Trust us—both you and your kids will be totally spent after the party, no matter how much sleep everyone gets.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2025
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But the building’s condition greatly declined and its boarding house layout wasn’t considered conducive for rehabilitation.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Unlike the Giants, the Eagles assisted Barkley greatly with QB Jalen Hurts, NFL-best blocking and a top-five pass-catching group.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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This is quite intriguing because, typically, specialists fear losing their jobs to technology.—
Alexandr Khomich,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Will Smith can always count on his family to have his back — quite literally!—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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With Chase now locked up for the next few years, the Bengals are fully focused on going after a title.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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The battle between Evanston and Northwestern blew up anew after the university announced plans for a new football stadium on the existing Central Street footprint, fully funded to the tune of some of some $850 million by the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan family.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health do this today, on a much larger scale.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2025
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Floyd started all 17 games in 2024 and brought in 8.5 sacks — making his release that much more confusing.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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That struck me as both a crying shame and wholly unsurprising.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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The strategy, while not wholly new for Johnson, comes as the Black and progressive bases that formed his road to victory in 2023 show early signs of eroding.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Just like in racing, where every component must be perfectly tuned, in tailoring, the fit and craftsmanship make all the difference.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Is there a movie genre more perfectly suited to the couch co-op treatment than the teen slasher?—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Utterly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utterly. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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