as in completely
to a full extent or degree
not wholly convinced by the evidence that the prosecutor presented
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Recent Examples of wholly
The need to wholly focus on national security gives the military a special relationship to risk, one that is incomparable to that of a business.
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Mara Karlin, Foreign Affairs, 24 Apr. 2025
But an official said there’s also acknowledgment by some allies that Russia is firmly entrenched wholly or partially in five regions of Ukraine: Crimea, Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson.
—Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Not wholly dissimilar from Azure Virtual Desktop, AWS WorkSpaces has been engineered to host virtual desktops in the cloud.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The little bit of smooth jazz on Brandon Roberts’ score only emphasizes that the pair is living in a wholly anonymous, minimalistic template that provides them no true comfort, just the facade of abundance.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2025
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Mara Karlin, Foreign Affairs, 24 Apr. 2025
But an official said there’s also acknowledgment by some allies that Russia is firmly entrenched wholly or partially in five regions of Ukraine: Crimea, Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson.
—Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Not wholly dissimilar from Azure Virtual Desktop, AWS WorkSpaces has been engineered to host virtual desktops in the cloud.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The little bit of smooth jazz on Brandon Roberts’ score only emphasizes that the pair is living in a wholly anonymous, minimalistic template that provides them no true comfort, just the facade of abundance.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wholly
Adverb
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The finish paint and the primer can chemically bond to one another, since the primer has yet to fully cure.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2025
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The chairs fully recline and can be locked in an upright or laid back position, ensuring safety and stability.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
3 May 2025
Adverb
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The best highlighter sticks are embodied by a few of our favorite adjectives: convenient, straightforward, and totally stunning.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
30 Apr. 2025
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The film’s slim thread to recognizable reality is Kendrick’s Stephanie, who always looks like someone who would nervously pill a dinner roll while pretending to be totally absorbed in the table conversation.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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How anyone thought that this was the most engaging use of a seemingly competent third-person flight-combat system is utterly baffling.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
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After playing just one division foe over the first six weeks of the season — a three-game sweep of the utterly helpless Colorado Rockies last month — the Dodgers are finally getting into the meat of their division schedule.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
Adverb
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Halper, of Top Ten Liquors, isn’t quite sure what to expect from the federal government.—
Danielle Wiener-Bronner,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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When that happens, their buzzing calls used to attract mates are quite loud.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
Adverb
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With the future of the show uncertain, the cast and crew shot the episode with a conclusion that wraps up the series perfectly.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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Not everything landed perfectly, with the writing of many of the live bits feeling like the staff are just going through the motions, but Brunson’s ability to commit to each role and work seamlessly off the cast more than made up for it.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
4 May 2025
Adverb
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Pakistan's leaders have warned that any attempt to stop the flow of water entirely would be considered an act of war.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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Postecoglou’s selection policy in the earlier stages of the competition appeared to have been entirely justified.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
Adverb
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There were four children: a girl and three boys – all about the same age as the Salarno sisters.—
Erin Moriarty, Liza Finley,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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American Airlines, Delta, Southwest and Alaska Air have all pulled their financial guidance for the year because of swirling uncertainty.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
Adverb
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Rinse thoroughly with warm water to remove any residue.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Start by thoroughly vacuuming the headboard to remove dirt, dust, and hair from the surface.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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“Wholly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wholly. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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