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 30 rooms are atmospheric and wholly individual: Some have sunny roof terraces, others have murals traditionally painted as a gift for newlyweds.
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Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
Tehran says its nuclear program is wholly for civilian energy purposes.
—Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
But Kilmer, who died at 65 on April 1, was wholly comfortable in that sweet spot where ego and commitment intertwine.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
Crucially, what matters — the criteria for selection, on which continued evolution depends — also changes, plotting a wholly novel course.
—Quanta Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
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Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
Tehran says its nuclear program is wholly for civilian energy purposes.
—Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
But Kilmer, who died at 65 on April 1, was wholly comfortable in that sweet spot where ego and commitment intertwine.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
Crucially, what matters — the criteria for selection, on which continued evolution depends — also changes, plotting a wholly novel course.
—Quanta Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wholly
Adverb
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Keep your access fully charged for just $2.50 $1 per month for one year.—
Ben Dowsett,
Wired News,
21 Apr. 2025
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American Oversight originally filed its lawsuit over the use of Signal last month and secured an order requiring the Trump administration to preserve the messages; however, in the weeks since Judge James Boasberg issued his order, multiple Cabinet-levels have been unable to fully save the messages.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Remember, Tax Exempt Status is totally contingent on acting in the PUBLIC INTEREST!—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The company’s digital engagements, when compared to apples and oranges, were totally different.—
Will Eno,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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There can be benefits, especially for people who know how to harness it: Becoming utterly immersed in something often stimulates an incredible amount of passion, creativity, and learning.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
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The 2010 La Questa Cabernet was also utterly amazing, showing worn leather, licorice, baker’s chocolate and a hint of amaro.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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So there’s a mutual agreement between the two, or mutual benefits, that are quite tolerable—or even pleasurable.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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The bowls are quite deep and narrow and aren’t super easy for cats to reach, which could cause whisker fatigue.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
14 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The matzo balls that come straight from the box are fluffy, and perfectly salty, and just easier to make.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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The stamp tips come in different sizes, shapes, and heights to recreate the perfectly imperfect asymmetry of natural freckles.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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But this approach faces a major hurdle: in most industries, A.I. development is entirely privately funded, with profit as the primary driver and government directives often viewed as interference.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Yet ignoring it entirely may mean missing opportunities that could reshape a bank’s future offerings.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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This is the first time a full season of your show will be dropped all at once.—
Michael Ausiello,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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But at the mention of Wade, the mood in the room immediately shifted; all around me, eyebrows raised.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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As such, while some are believed to be hollow, many dinosaur bones haven’t been examined thoroughly enough to prove for sure that the cavities inside vertebrae are somehow connected to the lungs.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
19 Apr. 2025
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Studies suggest that candidates who thoroughly research a company before interviews are more likely to receive job offers.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Wholly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wholly. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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