as in very
in actual fact
is genuinely fond of her older brother
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Recent Examples of genuinely
True to those words, Crow-Armstrong was calm but genuinely moved by fans voting him to be a starter in the Midsummer Classic.
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Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 3 July 2025
And truly, some of the scenes are genuinely exciting and thrilling.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
Their comfort, genuinely breathable yet waterproof membrane, and great traction are great for novice and seasoned hikers alike.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2025
Those who genuinely want to learn will choose how to use the tools wisely.
—Hessie Jones, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 3 July 2025
And truly, some of the scenes are genuinely exciting and thrilling.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
Their comfort, genuinely breathable yet waterproof membrane, and great traction are great for novice and seasoned hikers alike.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2025
Those who genuinely want to learn will choose how to use the tools wisely.
—Hessie Jones, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for genuinely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for genuinely
Adverb
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He’s been a huge part of us being in contention and he’s pitched very, very well.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Iris and Pepe, whose relationship is very new, though still steamy, are the least likely to win, with odds of 8/1 (+800).—
Christopher Kuhagen,
jsonline.com,
13 July 2025
Adverb
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Each suite has its own floor, but the public spaces are where the hotel really shines.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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She’s really elevated the issue to a national level.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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Speaking of Halloween, the album cover looks a little scarier than the album actually is.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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Blue Jays manager tossed Blue Jays manager Jay Schneider was ejected in the fifth inning, arguing that a foul ball was actually a home run.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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To this day, Botswana remains my touchstone for what a truly transformative safari can be.—
Marni Granston,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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The truly spectacular dessert starts with buttery pound cake and a layer of raspberry preserves.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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“Genuinely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genuinely. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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