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
Then, Brooker began thinking about tossing someone totally wrong into a James Bond film.
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Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
So, yeah, Michelle is totally right about that, too.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
That reluctance is totally understandable — since the Phish experience, perhaps above that of all other groups, often feels like one gigantic inside joke.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025
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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Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
So, yeah, Michelle is totally right about that, too.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
That reluctance is totally understandable — since the Phish experience, perhaps above that of all other groups, often feels like one gigantic inside joke.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for totally
Adverb
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The offer was conditioned on Sexton being fully vaccinated.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
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American Oversight originally filed its lawsuit over the use of Signal last month and secured an order requiring the Trump administration to preserve the messages; however, in the weeks since Judge James Boasberg issued his order, multiple Cabinet-levels have been unable to fully save the messages.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
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As such, while some are believed to be hollow, many dinosaur bones haven’t been examined thoroughly enough to prove for sure that the cavities inside vertebrae are somehow connected to the lungs.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
19 Apr. 2025
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Leave the mask on for up to 10 minutes and then rinse thoroughly.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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There can be benefits, especially for people who know how to harness it: Becoming utterly immersed in something often stimulates an incredible amount of passion, creativity, and learning.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
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The 2010 La Questa Cabernet was also utterly amazing, showing worn leather, licorice, baker’s chocolate and a hint of amaro.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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So there’s a mutual agreement between the two, or mutual benefits, that are quite tolerable—or even pleasurable.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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The bowls are quite deep and narrow and aren’t super easy for cats to reach, which could cause whisker fatigue.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
14 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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But for something well-rounded, ideally appointment and perfectly located, this is easily the best stay in the city.—
Christopher Cameron,
Robb Report,
9 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
Adverb
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This is the first time a full season of your show will be dropped all at once.—
Michael Ausiello,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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But at the mention of Wade, the mood in the room immediately shifted; all around me, eyebrows raised.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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The game is essentially 3-on-3 wheelchair basketball, offering a challenging experience that, while not entirely reflective of actual wheelchair basketball, provides a unique gameplay twist.—
Eammonn Dignam,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Yet ignoring it entirely may mean missing opportunities that could reshape a bank’s future offerings.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Totally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/totally. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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