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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
But is tinned fish’s resurgence truly a recession indicator?
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Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
Viewers will now have to wonder whether Ellie truly dies (a plausible scenario, given the current body count), and the wait could last up to two years given the previous gap between seasons.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
If your leadership team doesn’t truly care about the customer, that sentiment takes root in the organization and trickles down to the user experience.
—Ross Andrew Paquette, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
What all of these cases have in common is a truly gigantic deer, and then, sadly, lots of discord within the hunting community.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 15 May 2025
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Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
Viewers will now have to wonder whether Ellie truly dies (a plausible scenario, given the current body count), and the wait could last up to two years given the previous gap between seasons.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
If your leadership team doesn’t truly care about the customer, that sentiment takes root in the organization and trickles down to the user experience.
—Ross Andrew Paquette, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
What all of these cases have in common is a truly gigantic deer, and then, sadly, lots of discord within the hunting community.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truly
Adverb
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There is, indeed, a drug operation at the address Joe gives Elliot.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
5 June 2025
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United did indeed endure a nightmare campaign, finishing 15th in the Premier League - its lowest-ever position since the league was launched in 1992 - and losing the Europa League final against Tottenham.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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Keep reading to see what actually makes a yogurt a good-for-you option—and how to pick the best one.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
28 May 2025
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The Trump administration asserts that these demands to higher education institutions are aimed at curbing anti-semitism and discrimination against female athletes, but critics of such policies have accused them of actually being anti-Palestinian and anti-transgender athletes.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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That’s definitely on that same river of where those players are coming from.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2025
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The smoot framerate, excellent resolution, variety of play styles, amount of content, and new game modes definitely place this in the top tier of third-party games available.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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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Nonetheless, investors should certainly be mindful of the inherent risks.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The pressure was certainly on for Maydon, 25, who helped rev up the crowd for the evening’s headlining acts: Peso Pluma and Shakira.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 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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Each shopper is limited to 3 Lip Butter Balms per color per purchase, and honestly, that’s just not enough!—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
31 May 2025
Adverb
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For the Braves to make an eighth consecutive postseason appearance, Strider will surely need to have a big part in getting them there.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Judges might nullify the provision in new cases by setting bond at a token $1, but the administration surely would challenge that.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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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.—
Amy Astley,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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While mom, Linda Flynn-Fletcher, is off handling business, life for the kids really begins to get interesting.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
28 May 2025
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“Truly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truly. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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