1
as in very
in actual fact
I'm really sorry I upset you
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Relevance
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2
as in actually
to tell the truth
well, really, I'd rather go to the movies than go to dinner
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3
as in definitely
without any question
that was really a sweet gesture on your part
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as in extremely
to a great degree
really tired after staying up all night
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Recent Examples of really
With the doors flung open and sun dappling the eclectic interiors, Ngoc Minh Ngo’s photos really convey the easy-breezy quality of summer life for the lucky family.
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Amy Astley, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
But the star of the show is really the 3.5-inch touchscreen that guides you through your morning routine, from grinding to brewing.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
And the city and state taxpayers will bear the cost of any fix — and does anyone really think our government is capable of doing that effectively?
— Dean Gerber, Chicago
Submit a letter, of no more than 400 words, to the editor here or email [email protected].
—Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
There was a time when Marvel was really crushing DC, but for the last few years it’s been pretty bleak on all sides, with only a smattering of decent comic book movies punctuating a the parade of mediocrity.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Amy Astley, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
But the star of the show is really the 3.5-inch touchscreen that guides you through your morning routine, from grinding to brewing.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
And the city and state taxpayers will bear the cost of any fix — and does anyone really think our government is capable of doing that effectively?
— Dean Gerber, Chicago
Submit a letter, of no more than 400 words, to the editor here or email [email protected].
—Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
There was a time when Marvel was really crushing DC, but for the last few years it’s been pretty bleak on all sides, with only a smattering of decent comic book movies punctuating a the parade of mediocrity.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for really
Adverb
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Every department, every person in the show, every actor is just bringing it to the very last take to the very last minute.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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The very warm sea surface temperatures in the region where Hurricane Milton was developing were at or above record-breaking highs, helping to foster this rapid intensification.—
Maureen Mccann,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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Keep reading to see what actually makes a yogurt a good-for-you option—and how to pick the best one.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
28 May 2025
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The Trump administration asserts that these demands to higher education institutions are aimed at curbing anti-semitism and discrimination against female athletes, but critics of such policies have accused them of actually being anti-Palestinian and anti-transgender athletes.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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That’s definitely on that same river of where those players are coming from.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2025
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The smoot framerate, excellent resolution, variety of play styles, amount of content, and new game modes definitely place this in the top tier of third-party games available.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Continuing with her streak of daring silhouettes, the performer took the stage in a black textured jumpsuit with a completely open back that sat extremely low on her hips.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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With extremely long battery life, this is a productivity portable that will get you through an entire day on the go, and the keyboard is a pleasure to use.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
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In other words, the only procurement KPI that truly matters in a chaotic market is time to value.—
Edmund Zagorin,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Even as someone who grew up Indian American, working on this project revealed how expansive and nuanced the culture truly is.—
Emily Bogle,
NPR,
27 May 2025
Adverb
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The robots, honestly, aren’t yet amazing at punching and kicking each other, and sometimes fall off-balance while attacking or defending themselves.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Healthy societies have the ability to assess their strengths and weaknesses honestly.—
David Brooks,
Mercury News,
31 May 2025
Adverb
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Nonetheless, investors should certainly be mindful of the inherent risks.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The injury certainly hampered their ability in the series.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
Adverb
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That number is not terribly surprising, given that the La Mesa medical facility treated the 10th-most acute strokes in the state and handled the largest volume in San Diego County in 2023, according to state data.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2025
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The wine list is strikingly good and (also strikingly) not terribly expensive.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
18 May 2025
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“Really.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/really. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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