1
as in very
in actual fact
I'm really sorry I upset you
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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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Wilkerson said dental procedures are generally very safe.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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King Charles is very sick, and there are reports that succession plans are already underway.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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There are few enough endorsements of any kind that actually move votes.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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Southern Living contributor Rick Bragg says the recipe is actually very simple: squishy white brand, salt and pepper, generous smears of mayo, and slices of juicy tomatoes.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
Adverb
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That said, getting some time at home is definitely a luxury the Panthers aren’t taking for granted.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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There are definitely different applicable statutes, depending on the form of community association.—
Howard Dakoff,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
Adverb
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No vaccine is perfect, the experts said, but the risk with the Covid vaccine is extremely small and the problems like a sore arm or a low-grade fever that some of his patients have experienced resolved quickly.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Stef Stef is extremely mature and grounded in her investigation of the Goon Docks.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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In my eyes, the competition doesn’t truly start until Jones returns to the practice field.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Everyone was truly invested in this adaptation and each and everyone brought part of their own passion in this project.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
8 June 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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In my experience as an actor and as a singer, the thing that has been most useful for me on Broadway, on film sets, and certainly in my concert career is my experience in the small room.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
Adverb
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So, this is a terrible – terribly misguided policy.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
1 June 2025
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The reason Evin is infamous is because of its terribly cruel high security detention centers that are poorly supervised by the Prison Chief.—
Jeff Kaufman,
Time,
30 May 2025
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“Really.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/really. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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