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
Essential Space seems like a good concept, but its promise is not yet wholly realized.
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PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
Two years ago, for example, the Metropolitan Museum of Art wholly redid its European paintings galleries, with more works by women and more wall texts referring to race, gender, and colonialism.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Further intrusions on the Executive Branch would present dangerous and wholly unwarranted separation-of-powers harms with respect to diplomatic and national security concerns that the Court lacks competence to address.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
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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PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
Two years ago, for example, the Metropolitan Museum of Art wholly redid its European paintings galleries, with more works by women and more wall texts referring to race, gender, and colonialism.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Further intrusions on the Executive Branch would present dangerous and wholly unwarranted separation-of-powers harms with respect to diplomatic and national security concerns that the Court lacks competence to address.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wholly
Adverb
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In March 2023, Koster announced that tourists would be banned from riding motorcycles following a series of accidents and traffic violations, but it was never fully implemented—however, Koster plans to bring the policy back to rental businesses’ dismay.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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Using glass can improve wireless signal strength compared to fully metal bodies, too.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
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Wrexham’s big foes, for instance, remain National League North side Chester, separated by 13 miles and the Anglo-Welsh border from Wrexham, despite the two clubs now operating in totally different spheres of football.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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But her danceable bops are not the only reason to buy a ticket to her show: Lipa’s high-fashion tour looks are totally worth travelling to catch a glimpse of, too.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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For my money, those are the two best teams in the Eastern Conference, and the challenge for the Penguins in those two buildings will be utterly immense.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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That renders every emotional moment (what made the original Lion King so terrific) utterly lifeless.—
Barry Levitt,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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This isn’t quite the same thing, because Pornchai isn’t the heir to a family fortune and intends for a more straightforward partnership.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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The exchange was no great drama, instead reflecting that the margins were quite fine between the two Ferraris.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Bridal clutches or small shoulder bags are hero items that be can carried post-ceremony to perfectly compliment any outfit, while also serving as an emergency carry-all.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2025
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Its sleek, backless design and elegant wide-leg shape perfectly mirror the polished look Roberts sported on the red carpet.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The lush, immersive jungle is made with computers, and the film was filmed entirely in Los Angeles.—
Barry Levitt,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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Early-morning and late-evening trains could be eliminated, and service could stop running entirely on a branch of the Metra Electric line that runs to suburban Blue Island, cutting off access to seven stops.—
Sarah Freishtat,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The transfer portal was on full display today for the Bruins as forward Timea Gardiner (formerly Oregon State) contributed 15 points, all beyond the arc, and of course, Betts (formerly Stanford) had 17 points in the paint, shooting 50%, going 7-for-14, seven rebounds, and six blocks.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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But getting it out into the world won’t be easy – the DEA, big pharma, and international businessmen are all on the chase to stop them.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Allow the product to sit for up to 20 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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The solution is to test AI agents thoroughly to identify any inefficacies.—
Theo Schnitfink,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Wholly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wholly. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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