as in completely
to a full extent or degree
not wholly convinced by the evidence that the prosecutor presented
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Recent Examples of wholly
The 30 rooms are atmospheric and wholly individual: Some have sunny roof terraces, others have murals traditionally painted as a gift for newlyweds.
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Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
Tehran says its nuclear program is wholly for civilian energy purposes.
—Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
But Kilmer, who died at 65 on April 1, was wholly comfortable in that sweet spot where ego and commitment intertwine.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
Crucially, what matters — the criteria for selection, on which continued evolution depends — also changes, plotting a wholly novel course.
—Quanta Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
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Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
Tehran says its nuclear program is wholly for civilian energy purposes.
—Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
But Kilmer, who died at 65 on April 1, was wholly comfortable in that sweet spot where ego and commitment intertwine.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
Crucially, what matters — the criteria for selection, on which continued evolution depends — also changes, plotting a wholly novel course.
—Quanta Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wholly
Adverb
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The spacious 25-foot cabin can be customized with various options like fully berth-able seating for up to 12 passengers.—
Daniel Cote,
Robb Report,
26 Dec. 2024
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As of September, the prison employed 320 corrections officers, about 47 positions short of being fully staffed, according to the report.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
26 Dec. 2024
Adverb
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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
Adverb
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There can be lots of falsehoods that the AI assumes to be utterly true.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Though Blue had dismissed Dave utterly, his words had apparently resonated.—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
3 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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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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The northern lights have been quite active from certain areas across the United States, giving stargazers a unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of the rare phenomenon.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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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
Adverb
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Cutting $1 trillion from that part of the budget would eliminate that category of spending entirely — including nearly every nondefense government worker, most of the veterans health care system and all spending on medical research from the National Institutes of Health.—
Alicia Parlapiano,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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At Coachella, after all, more is always more—but her nod to reviving archival designs was entirely on point.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
13 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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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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This is the first time a full season of your show will be dropped all at once.—
Michael Ausiello,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Allow the product to sit for up to 20 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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The solution is to test AI agents thoroughly to identify any inefficacies.—
Theo Schnitfink,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Wholly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wholly. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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