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as in cheerfully
in a cheerful or happy manner
the parishioners laughed heartily at the pastor's good-natured quips
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as in fully
to a full extent or degree
I am heartily tired of this spring-cleaning
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Recent Examples of heartily
After speaking by phone with representatives of the company, I was heartily impressed by the InnovAge mission and anxious to see their operation nearest to me, which turned out to be Sacramento.
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Sara Zeff Geber, Phd, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Sure, there’s one last bit of Taylor Sheridan self-gratification in the first ten minutes, as everyone gathers around and laughs heartily at one last wacky story from Travis.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
Elisabeth, James and Prudence are said to heartily disagree (only Lachlan attended the mogul’s latest wedding this summer).
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
Trump heartily embraced the idea and regularly mentioned it on the campaign trail.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Sara Zeff Geber, Phd, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Sure, there’s one last bit of Taylor Sheridan self-gratification in the first ten minutes, as everyone gathers around and laughs heartily at one last wacky story from Travis.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
Elisabeth, James and Prudence are said to heartily disagree (only Lachlan attended the mogul’s latest wedding this summer).
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
Trump heartily embraced the idea and regularly mentioned it on the campaign trail.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartily
Adverb
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Hold a kickboard in front of you while keeping both arms fully extended.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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The amenities continue in the fully hedged backyard, where there’s a pool and spa abutting the separate guesthouse with its own kitchen and living area.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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However, many will happily sell a list of potential targets to the highest bidder, and your name is likely on this list already.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
2 Mar. 2025
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But once a Marshmallow, always a Marshmallow. Loyal fans watched Veronica and her crew grow up on screen, and would happily welcome them back if another season were in the cards.—
Sezin Koehler,
EW.com,
1 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Measles is highly contagious in a totally unprotected group.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2025
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And admit it: This jump scare totally scared the bejeezus out of you, right?—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Kansas City is quite familiar with Tech’s hit song ‘Red Kingdom’ which quickly became the Kansas City Chief’s team anthem, often played at Arrowhead Stadium.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2025
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Will Smith can always count on his family to have his back — quite literally!—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Gaga’s focus on art is perfectly fitting for Libra’s charming aesthetic.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Instead, use a spoon to break it into perfectly imperfect pieces.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appétit,
7 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Indeed, Warren, Jonas, and White could all be counted among The Last Five Years’ most ardent fans—people for whom Brown’s portrait of love, loss, and the vagaries of creative ambition has long resonated.—
Marley Marius,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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The best way to reach the area is by using the London Underground, with Leicester Square, Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus, and Tottenham Court Road stations all within easy walking distance of most theaters.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Taking the time to evaluate these elements thoroughly helps ensure a strong, balanced partnership that sets the foundation for long-term success.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Soap may be especially problematic if it’s not rinsed off thoroughly, which is more likely with bar soap than the liquid variety.—
Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Morgenthaler’s version—amaretto and lemon, punched up with a pour of high-proof bourbon, and smoothed out with an egg white—utterly transforms the drink.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2025
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And sure enough, the Mid-Atlantic Brood Map, which tracks cicada populations in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia, shows Brood 14 utterly bypassing the Free State.—
Mary Carole McCauley,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Heartily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartily. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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