1
as in completely
to a full extent or degree
I am totally upset you can't make it to the celebration
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2
as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details
he made totally sure the door was locked when he left the house
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Recent Examples of totally
High-quality activewear is an investment that can sometimes come with a hefty—albeit totally warranted—price tag.
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
Undo your seatbelt and climb out through the windows before the car gets totally submerged.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 10 July 2025
Here, Beatrice is totally eclipsed by the brightness of being inside the sun, and the souls, who on earth were wise, prudent, temperate, and just, all blaze like the sun itself.
—Mary Jo Bang
july 9, Literary Hub, 9 July 2025
But at the same time, remember that all the potential hair changes above reflect totally natural and normal parts of aging.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 9 July 2025
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
Undo your seatbelt and climb out through the windows before the car gets totally submerged.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 10 July 2025
Here, Beatrice is totally eclipsed by the brightness of being inside the sun, and the souls, who on earth were wise, prudent, temperate, and just, all blaze like the sun itself.
—Mary Jo Bang
july 9, Literary Hub, 9 July 2025
But at the same time, remember that all the potential hair changes above reflect totally natural and normal parts of aging.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for totally
Adverb
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The likes of Volvo, Polestar and Lotus, however, would be excluded, even if they are fully or partly owned by a Chinese original equipment manufacturer.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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Both the Chattogram Port, also known as Chittagong Port, and the ICDs, have yet to fully clear the backlog from these events, combined with July’s software disruptions.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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However, these components aren't always thoroughly checked, creating significant business risks.—
Paresh Sagar,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Yet the economy is thoroughly beating expectations, with consumers’ expectations becoming increasingly optimistic.—
E.J. Antoni,
Boston Herald,
13 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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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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Moreover, with the superb writing, audiences will be thrilled to learn that even if certain storylines might seem predictable, things never quite pan out as expected.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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July's full moon will look quite low in the sky after sunset, Space.com says.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
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Paneer Masala Fries At Roots Indian Bistro in Los Angeles, a bold reimagining of California’s beloved animal-style fries, featuring perfectly crispy golden fries topped with generous chunks of creamy paneer cheese and marinated in an aromatic masala blend.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Caramel and banana complement each other perfectly in this recipe submitted by Southern Living reader Mary Vail-Grube.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
Adverb
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Any designer or architect worth their salt will tell you that having an inspired client, wholly engaged in the conceptual and aesthetic underpinnings of a commission, is an enormous boon to the prospect of original creative expression.—
Mayer Rus,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2025
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Only 62 were businesses wholly owned by foreign companies, while 112 were joint ventures with the Cuban government.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
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In effect, platform engineering principles are all about streamlining and standardizing the development, deployment and management of applications to improve productivity, reduce operational overheads, shorten application cycle times and accelerate speed to market.—
Steve Millidge,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Retro gingham Capricorn is all about timeless style with a tailored twist.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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The toll of these losses is immeasurable and even more tragic because drowning is entirely preventable.—
Karen Cohn,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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Mark Zuckerberg recently described a future in which advertising becomes almost entirely automated through Meta Platforms.—
Tony Gonzalez,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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“Totally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/totally. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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