1
as in extremely
to a great degree
though she didn't win, she was highly satisfied with her personal results for the marathon
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as in greatly
to a large extent or degree
that is highly different from your first idea for a family vacation
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Recent Examples of highly
And despite the highly public departure of DOGE’s leader, Elon Musk, that campaign continues today.
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Eli Hager, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2025
The power unit houses production of the company’s crown jewel gas turbines, which are highly sought after in a world of increasing energy demand due to artificial intelligence data centers, local manufacturing and industrialization, and electric vehicles.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Harry and his father are not speaking… Obviously, reconciliation, especially when illness is involved, is highly desirable.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Suffice it to say that six members of the world's top 10 will be at the Silverado Resort, something highly unusual for a FedEx Cup Fall event.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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Eli Hager, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2025
The power unit houses production of the company’s crown jewel gas turbines, which are highly sought after in a world of increasing energy demand due to artificial intelligence data centers, local manufacturing and industrialization, and electric vehicles.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Harry and his father are not speaking… Obviously, reconciliation, especially when illness is involved, is highly desirable.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Suffice it to say that six members of the world's top 10 will be at the Silverado Resort, something highly unusual for a FedEx Cup Fall event.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for highly
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Or consider the extremely rapid development of vaccines during the recent COVID pandemic.—
Alan Lightman
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kirk has risen in popularity over the years for his extremely polarizing takes, which resulted in a heavy split among reactions to his passing.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Each piece of evidence, Lane and other experts said, greatly improves law enforcement’s chances of identifying the suspect.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Events like this greatly contribute to the further promotion of women’s football.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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In her latest Jo + Tiny Mic series on Instagram, the Texas native shared four of her favorite secrets to instantly elevate a room, and the principles can be perfectly applied to your fall home decor using Gaines’ very own Magnolia collection at Target.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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In heated hearings over the past week, Republicans released very little information about the map’s impact on specific communities across the Kansas City area.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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The chocolate glaze is utterly decadent.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Without these supports, free-will can feel utterly paralyzing.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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However, these fluctuations are incredibly important, from a cosmic perspective.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
11 Sep. 2025
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Now, glasses are for everyone and have become incredibly versatile.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
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In recent weeks grosses for the show have slipped considerably, with the weekly take at the end of August sliding to an unsustainable $505,142.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
7 Sep. 2025
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Huntr/x and Saja Boys The number of 10-week-charters on the Hot 100 from K-pop acts is about to grow considerably.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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But there’s also darkness in Cherry’s past, including an ex-boyfriend who has either terribly wronged her or been terribly wronged by her.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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And what if that fight didn’t go terribly well?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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The company is where the customer pain is sharpest, but Lerner sees a much larger opportunity.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Microwave ovens, which came along much later, enjoyed more widespread ownership and usage, both above 90%, in spite of urban legends about how microwaves will explode your pets and lower sperm counts.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Highly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highly. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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