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as in honorably
in a manner befitting a person of the highest character and ideals
as commander of the Union army's first black regiment, Robert Gould Shaw died as greatly as he had lived
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as in highly
to a large extent or degree
authorities have greatly increased the scope of their investigation of corruption in the mayor's office
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as in extremely
to a great degree
I'm not greatly bothered by this setback
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Recent Examples of greatly
Soil and climate vary greatly not only from state to state but even in the same neighborhood.
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 4 July 2025
So far, those tariffs haven’t appeared to greatly disrupt the economy, but Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that more effects could emerge soon.
—Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 2 July 2025
Another potential wild card: The Trump administration There are at least three major issues that hinge greatly on federal policy that Braun may have to contend with during his first term: immigration, energy policy and Medicaid.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
And the much higher pay of senior captains – plus the handsome compensation earned by mid-career pilots – greatly narrows that pay gap.
—Dan Reed, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 4 July 2025
So far, those tariffs haven’t appeared to greatly disrupt the economy, but Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that more effects could emerge soon.
—Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 2 July 2025
Another potential wild card: The Trump administration There are at least three major issues that hinge greatly on federal policy that Braun may have to contend with during his first term: immigration, energy policy and Medicaid.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
And the much higher pay of senior captains – plus the handsome compensation earned by mid-career pilots – greatly narrows that pay gap.
—Dan Reed, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greatly
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The eight-piece set includes four washcloths, two hand towels, and two bath towels made from 100 percent cotton that’s not only soft and cuddly on the skin, but is also highly absorbent, according to the brand.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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But the Cubs have a group of position players who have been highly valued by the baseball industry and work well together by blending youth with experience.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Floor-to-ceiling windows lead to a private terrace and outdoor daybed, which makes for an extremely relaxing place to enjoy a cup of tea after a spa treatment, read a book in the afternoon, or just take in the gorgeous setting after returning from a day out.—
Hannah Freedman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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Squishy Pebbles The story of Williams’ new result started with progress on a different question about memory in computation: What problems can be solved with extremely limited space?—
Ben Brubaker,
Wired News,
13 July 2025
Adverb
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Unfortunately, this new perspective on my correspondence is not terribly illuminating.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
9 July 2025
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But Metropolis in those days wasn’t terribly violent.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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The former was first introduced over a century ago, while the latter comes from a much newer, sustainability-minded brand—and both befit a royal.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
10 July 2025
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Justin Sullivan/Getty Images This drop in sales might have something to do with the fact that the median sale price of a home in California remains much higher than that of a typical home in the U.S.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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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
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The loss of habitat due to drought and wildfires contributes significantly to why some birds migrate.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Responding to staffing shortages that imperiled guards and staff, Wisconsin lawmakers in 2023 significantly increased pay for corrections officers — hoping to retain and attract more workers to the grueling job.—
Mario Koran,
jsonline.com,
12 July 2025
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The tape is incredibly sticky and comes with easy-to-follow directions for styling different necklines and silhouettes.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
7 July 2025
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This framing of the three races proved incredibly influential in fantasy fiction, with Tolkien’s work providing a solid foundation for many, many stories to come.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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But over the last week, Mora has started three times for his country, tip-tapping between flailing legs with the ball at his feet, his confidence and dribbling ability utterly defying his years.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Despite being a television fixture for decades with iconic roles on FX’s The Shield and Justified (not to mention recurring as Venus Van Dam on Sons of Anarchy), Goggins utterly exploded this year.—
Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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“Greatly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greatly. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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