1
as in very
in actual fact
I'm really sorry I upset you
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Relevance
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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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4
as in extremely
to a great degree
really tired after staying up all night
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Recent Examples of really
Will Zalatoris Should Zalatoris really be considered a sleeper if he’s competed three times at the Masters and finished in the top 10 in each of them?
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
And that has really been different from a lot of these other aspiring autocrats in recent years.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2025
Our crew was really amazing, and the cast was wonderful to work with.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
Part of the invitation design, and part of the idea of curating your event, also includes really fun attire recommendations.
—Maria Ward, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
And that has really been different from a lot of these other aspiring autocrats in recent years.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2025
Our crew was really amazing, and the cast was wonderful to work with.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
Part of the invitation design, and part of the idea of curating your event, also includes really fun attire recommendations.
—Maria Ward, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for really
Adverb
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Miami closed to within 85-79 very late in the third, a stretch when Miami briefly gave the Cavs problems with their zone defense.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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In the end, Carolyn was very pleased with the ease of it all.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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While guests have gotten used to early and extended evening park access, those benefits are actually decided on annually and have been extended for next year.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Many companies see little impact from AI tools because generic models don’t align with how teams actually work.—
Rohan Narayana Murty,
Harvard Business Review,
21 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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While history is definitely a hallmark of this quaint riverfront community, it is also known for gorgeous state parks and outdoor attractions, a lively arts and culture scene, and excellent local downtown shopping.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
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Watching that film with the context of this series definitely helps make Cassian's entire story feel complete.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
21 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Western Conference Finals Potential Opponents: Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves or Golden State Warriors The expectation is that the Thunder will have a clear path to the Western Conference Finals, which will undoubtedly be an extremely tough series.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Revel is extremely talented, but the Bills need a corner who can step in and be good to go from the beginning of the season.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The petite hamlet is truly one of a kind: Originally intended as a resort destination in the late 19th century, Eureka Springs later became a home for hippies and nonconformists seeking rural refuge in the 1970s.—
Nico Lang,
Them.,
21 Apr. 2025
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These Are the Early Symptoms My Doctors Missed’ By Cheyenne Buckingham 13 Ways to Turn a Plate of Pasta Into a High-Protein Dinner By Audrey Bruno Not to mention, zeroing in on the exchange verbatim is more likely to lead to overanalyzing every word than truly gaining clarity.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
21 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Just seeing the excitement of Chicago for both of us, honestly, was really cool at that time.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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During interviews, communicate the company culture and expectations honestly.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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While Robby and the rest of the emergency room day shift team has certainly earned time off, that leaves the rest of us with a Pitt-sized hole on our TVs (and in our hearts).—
Annabel Gutterman,
Time,
11 Apr. 2025
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Whether this hints at a more long-term issue or is merely a minor bump in the road will probably only become clear next season when, almost certainly, Liverpool defend their league title.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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To Graydon Carter, a founder and coeditor of Air Mail and former editor of Vanity Fair, all of this seems terribly unfair.—
Nathan King,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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Something would have to go terribly wrong for the Yankees to give up on the 2025 season.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Really.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/really. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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