as in fully
to a full extent or degree
we'll keep working at it until you're soundly satisfied with the result
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Recent Examples of soundly
Natch, yes, there is something to be said about star appeal, but there are few who can open a film, and typically IP is enough for studios’ execs to sleep soundly at night.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
The Carolina Panthers showed promise in Week 3, soundly defeating the Atlanta Falcons.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
As the Democratic nominee, Barnes was soundly defeated by Graves in the general election for the 6th Congressional District.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
The effect was clear the next morning when Mita was still resting soundly.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
The photo shows the dog curled up onto a pillow, sleeping soundly and securely.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Auchincloss won the House seat held by Kennedy after Kennedy gave it up to run against Markey in the 2020 Senate Democrat primary, only to be soundly beaten.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
For The Union-Tribune Sleeping likes a vegetable A new study out of the University of Chicago found that eating more vegetables and fruits during the day was associated with sleeping more soundly later that same night.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
That application was soundly rejected by the landmark commission in a 6-0 vote.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 18 Sep. 2025
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
The Carolina Panthers showed promise in Week 3, soundly defeating the Atlanta Falcons.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
As the Democratic nominee, Barnes was soundly defeated by Graves in the general election for the 6th Congressional District.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
The effect was clear the next morning when Mita was still resting soundly.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
The photo shows the dog curled up onto a pillow, sleeping soundly and securely.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Auchincloss won the House seat held by Kennedy after Kennedy gave it up to run against Markey in the 2020 Senate Democrat primary, only to be soundly beaten.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
For The Union-Tribune Sleeping likes a vegetable A new study out of the University of Chicago found that eating more vegetables and fruits during the day was associated with sleeping more soundly later that same night.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
That application was soundly rejected by the landmark commission in a 6-0 vote.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soundly
Adverb
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To buy the Eight Sleep is to buy fully, with your whole body, into the idea that the future of sleep is technological.—
Nancy Walecki,
The Atlantic,
25 Oct. 2025
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Quadcopter and multirotor drones Draganfly develops quadcopter and multirotor drones that are easy to use, quick to deploy, and fully calibrated at the company’s manufacturing facilities.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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For instance, the Comet browser still gets completely stumped on the website Semafor uses for expenses and travel.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Some neighborhoods have such high levels of destruction that the only option is to completely raze them and rebuild them.—
Shelly Culbertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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This shortfall was quite disappointing.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Oct. 2025
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There’s also been quite a bit of slash and burn.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The 27-yard dart, perfectly thrown to the goal line, unlocked a tie at 27 on the first play of the fourth quarter.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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For makeup, Sweeney’s hot pink eyeliner perfectly complemented her pastel gown.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
26 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Best known for hosting the HGTV show Home Town alongside her husband, Ben Napier, the interior designer is no stranger to curating her home and closet to feel cozy, approachable, and totally warm (in more ways than one).—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Some of the findings weren’t totally surprising.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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To think Guardiola’s side are going to experience another dramatic slump in form would be to utterly ignore their recent history.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Made in equal parts as creator Hugo Ensslin originally conceived it, the Green Chartreuse utterly dominates the experience, but back down the liqueur and boost the other two ingredients a touch, and the Tipperary is a bold but charming drink.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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And after a performance like that, where Tottenham were thoroughly outplayed and outfought, Frank will need to lean on characters capable of making an impact on and off the pitch.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Once the soil is completely dry, water the plant thoroughly.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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That’s what Bernie Sanders is all about.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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The page is packed with the brand’s best-selling styles, from the Align leggings to the Everywhere Belt Bag; there are simply too many can’t-miss fall travel staples to keep the best ones all to myself.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Soundly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soundly. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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