as in very
in actual fact
is genuinely fond of her older brother
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Recent Examples of genuinely
The right people genuinely believe in the mission.
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Prof. Dr. Med. Mazda Farshad, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Some in Silicon Valley, even those developing advanced AI, are genuinely afraid of where the technology might lead.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2025
The staff is multilingual and genuinely warm, the design aesthetic feels globally inspired rather than trying to replicate some outdated European ideal, and the programming leans into wellness and community in ways that resonate with what many Black travelers are seeking right now.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 Oct. 2025
Van Edwards said it should only be used when genuinely triggered by a thought or association.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for genuinely
Prof. Dr. Med. Mazda Farshad, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Some in Silicon Valley, even those developing advanced AI, are genuinely afraid of where the technology might lead.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2025
The staff is multilingual and genuinely warm, the design aesthetic feels globally inspired rather than trying to replicate some outdated European ideal, and the programming leans into wellness and community in ways that resonate with what many Black travelers are seeking right now.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 Oct. 2025
Van Edwards said it should only be used when genuinely triggered by a thought or association.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for genuinely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for genuinely
Adverb
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The hunter was supposed to be Nweeia’s main guide, and this happened on the very first day of the expedition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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There are very few people with any substance who want to run.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Here's everything to know about what really happened to Mallory Beach and how her family sought justice from the Murdaugh family.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Both of them are great spirits and really easygoing.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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At both Barca and Villarreal, sources close to the players said that the extra travel and other commitments involved (without any benefits for those actually playing the game) was a factor behind their opposition.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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No VCs wanted to actually back ElevenLabs, back in the early days on the pre-seed round.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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On a night in which the bench truly ignited the Raptors, there were positives to grasp.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Sometimes, though, the homeowners and their stories are truly the real treasure.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Genuinely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genuinely. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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