1
as in completely
to a full extent or degree
we are in fact utterly out of ideas
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as in highly
to a large extent or degree
was utterly overwhelmed by the demands on her time
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Curved Back Dining Chair, Juniper Delicate and simple details make each furniture piece feel utterly timeless, like the Pierce & Ward Curved Back Dining Chair, available in many colors and fabrics to bring a cozy and welcoming atmosphere to your dining room.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
In the first Elite Eight appearance of her college career, going up against No. 1 seed USC in front of more than 10,000 fans at Spokane Arena, the senior point guard looked utterly fearless.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
Our endorsement was also fueled by Fine’s utterly noxious behavior.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025
Such an effort would be utterly futile: the Kremlin won’t rock the boat with its most important geopolitical and economic partner, especially when the next U.S. president might do another U-turn in Washington’s Russia policy.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 26 Mar. 2025
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
In the first Elite Eight appearance of her college career, going up against No. 1 seed USC in front of more than 10,000 fans at Spokane Arena, the senior point guard looked utterly fearless.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
Our endorsement was also fueled by Fine’s utterly noxious behavior.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025
Such an effort would be utterly futile: the Kremlin won’t rock the boat with its most important geopolitical and economic partner, especially when the next U.S. president might do another U-turn in Washington’s Russia policy.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 26 Mar. 2025
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Getty Images Artificial intelligence is projected to reach $4.8 trillion in market value by 2033, but the technology’s benefits remain highly concentrated, according to the U.N. Trade and Development agency.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
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The first episode goes inside Area 51, the highly classified United States military installation within the Nevada Test and Training Range.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The doughnut shop's yearly chocolate celebration saw the return of Hershey's Classic Chocolate Doughnut — and three totally new special doughnuts.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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One of the Lonely Island's raunchiest songs aired uncensored on Saturday Night Live — which totally surprised the members of the group.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Virtually every car purchase is done through a negotiation between car dealer and buyer, which are greatly influenced by the availability of the car that the buyer wants to buy.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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Considering how quickly things in Earth orbit tend to zip around, a fragment of a spacecraft crashing into a satellite could greatly hinder that satellite; two satellites colliding could be catastrophic for both.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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There are few experiences that encapsulate the magic of New York City quite like seeing a Broadway show.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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None have made a splash quite like The Devonshire, a Georgian-era Soho boozer that publican Oisín Rogers, Charlie Carroll, and chef Ashley Palmer-Watts have transformed into one of the hottest tickets in town.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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Now Amazon is fully behind the wheel of the Astin Martin after closing a deal for creative control earlier this month.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
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Just two cases have occurred in people fully vaccinated with the measles, mumps, rubella vaccine, according to the data.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Cejudo said the situation could have been much worse.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The club was long funded by equity under the current owners, much like Newcastle United since October 2021.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Substrate Checkmate The fact that cloud-native applications (in so many instances) fail to be wholly integrated with the lower substrate services that underpin them is enough to upset any self-respecting cloud architect.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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At Stella McCartney’s fall 2025 ready-to-wear runway show during Paris Fashion Week, Macron wore a tiger-print midi dress with a tie-neck detail, paired with edgy thigh-high boots, wholly demonstrating the versatility of her wardrobe.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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The matzo balls that come straight from the box are fluffy, and perfectly salty, and just easier to make.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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The company’s minimalist, open layouts with interactive stations encourage customers to engage directly with products, aligning perfectly with their brand promise of intuitive, user-friendly technology.—
Bryant Richardson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Utterly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utterly. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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