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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 two-year mission was a foolhardy act of imagination that has utterly changed the music world, one that only Taylor Swift could have envisioned.
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
To be sure, this report, written under the guise of international law and human rights, is utterly baseless, replete with malicious lies and gross distortions of fact, as well as wholesale fabrications of law.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Look no further than the Go Air Pop, which are utterly usable earbuds that cost less than $20.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024
Look no further than the Go Air Pop, which are utterly usable earbuds that cost less than $20 this Black Friday.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
To be sure, this report, written under the guise of international law and human rights, is utterly baseless, replete with malicious lies and gross distortions of fact, as well as wholesale fabrications of law.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Look no further than the Go Air Pop, which are utterly usable earbuds that cost less than $20.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024
Look no further than the Go Air Pop, which are utterly usable earbuds that cost less than $20 this Black Friday.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utterly
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Roberta Hanley The Invisible House has been visited by celebrities such as Demi Lovato and Alicia Keys, booked as a production space by media brands like Condé Nast, seen in a number of shows including the Most Amazing Vacation Rentals, and is highly rated as an Airbnb listing.Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the highly divisive political climate of the national election, workplaces were bound to be impacted by employees who couldn't help but bring their politics to the office.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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In four of the last five presidential elections (and five of the past seven), the electorate has not only turned out the party in power but exchanged the sitting president for someone almost totally opposite from his predecessor.Bruce J. Schulman / Made by History, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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Katie Holmes once again proved that bag ladies are totally stylish.Clara McMahon, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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With Hezbollah greatly weakened by Israel, there was nothing Tehran could do.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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One-way tickets can be booked for as little as 3,000 points and $5.60 in taxes and fees, though the rate will vary greatly depending on demand and the time of year.Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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Every team in the league is going to aggressively pursue the young flamethrower, so acquiring him may be quite tough.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Now, my view is quite different literally, physically, mentally, and emotionally.Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Start by putting your phone away during conversations, maintaining eye contact, and focusing fully on the speaker.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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The Cybertruck caught fire and fully burned, but the Piedmont Police Department, also investigating the crash, told KRON-TV the vehicle's battery did not explode or burst into flames.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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To Schilling, Hill, and their colleagues, this means that although predictive deep learning programs have their uses, the burden of proof needs to be much more rigorous when using them in situations such as medical research.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Dec. 2024
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The sound of a cork popping triggers a much stronger emotional and cognitive response than opening a screw cap.Roger Dooley, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Fragrance is so evocative throughout the holiday season, so eucalyptus and pine are de rigueur in arrangements, from the wreath on the door to the garlands and even our eucalyptus candle making the holidays a wholly sensory delight.Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Unlike rival ‘90s revival X-Men ’97, though, this isn't a continuation but rather a wholly distinct take allowing for fresh interpretations of the iconic hero’s rogues’ gallery and allies—look out for drastically different takes on the Penguin and Harley Quinn in particular.Matt Kamen, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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The chicken remains perfectly juicy while cooking in the soup.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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Following The Eras Tour launch, Swift immediately shot to No. 1 on Pollstar's Artist Power Index chart, ending 2023 as Time magazine’s perfectly obvious choice for Person of the Year.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Utterly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utterly. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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