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as in indeed
not merely this but also
he is a kind, truly generous man
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as in actually
to tell the truth
truly, I had no idea you were throwing me a party
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as in definitely
without any question
I very much appreciate your gift—truly, I can't thank you enough!
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as in very
in actual fact
this is truly the nicest thing anyone has done for me
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Recent Examples of truly
The reality is, to care deeply is truly a privilege—a special, quiet superpower, as Dr. Romanoff puts it.
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 14 July 2025
As for who was truly representing President Trump, Venezuelan authorities were unclear.
—Miami Herald, 13 July 2025
This is truly a sledgehammer available to President Trump to end this war.
—CBS News, 13 July 2025
Only Terry McLaurin's camp and the Washington Commanders' top decision-makers truly know what's going on at the negotiating table at this time.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 14 July 2025
As for who was truly representing President Trump, Venezuelan authorities were unclear.
—Miami Herald, 13 July 2025
This is truly a sledgehammer available to President Trump to end this war.
—CBS News, 13 July 2025
Only Terry McLaurin's camp and the Washington Commanders' top decision-makers truly know what's going on at the negotiating table at this time.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truly
Adverb
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The Cardinals did indeed need an outing like Thursday’s, all-around.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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And the 7-footer did indeed serve as a ref the final half.—
Gary Bedore
July 10,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
Adverb
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In their interviews with town businessmen, the Sodality women try to convince the men that more hygienic practices will actually improve their bottom line, but the men are skeptical: why do anything new?—
Deborah Williams
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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As an overall rule, faculty members in the humanities and the interpretive social sciences — people who don’t need labs or major datasets or large-scale computing power — are the only ones whose costs are actually covered by tuition and endowment payout.—
Clifford Ando,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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The report is out via Bloomberg, and while a number of these are not likely to shock you, there are definitely some interesting surprises to be found.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The color blocking on the hips definitely gives it a flattering shape.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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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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The robes at Forestis are a very on-brand forest green and have hoods.—
Hannah Freedman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
Adverb
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Few modern conflicts have certainly sparked as much global outrage, division, and scrutiny as the war in Gaza — not just because of the war’s scale, but for the staggering human toll on civilians.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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At $1,500, the 10 Recumbent Bike is certainly an investment.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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And, honestly, how has that guy not been an All-Star yet?—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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The resulting pressures are that taxpayers must voluntarily report this income, which puts tremendous pressure on them to track their records and honestly report their income.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Adverb
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Those words surely thrill Herrmann, who has been coaching tennis or pickleball for 40-plus years.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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The predominantly green design with contrasting swirls of gold, red, and black will surely make its mark in the minds of onlookers.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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Each suite has its own floor, but the public spaces are where the hotel really shines.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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For as all-encompassing as the laws of physics are in our daily lives, especially behind the wheel, humankind really has taken them for granted.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Truly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truly. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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