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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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
High-quality activewear is an investment that can sometimes come with a hefty—albeit totally warranted—price tag.
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
Undo your seatbelt and climb out through the windows before the car gets totally submerged.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 10 July 2025
Here, Beatrice is totally eclipsed by the brightness of being inside the sun, and the souls, who on earth were wise, prudent, temperate, and just, all blaze like the sun itself.
—Mary Jo Bang
july 9, Literary Hub, 9 July 2025
But at the same time, remember that all the potential hair changes above reflect totally natural and normal parts of aging.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 9 July 2025
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
Undo your seatbelt and climb out through the windows before the car gets totally submerged.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 10 July 2025
Here, Beatrice is totally eclipsed by the brightness of being inside the sun, and the souls, who on earth were wise, prudent, temperate, and just, all blaze like the sun itself.
—Mary Jo Bang
july 9, Literary Hub, 9 July 2025
But at the same time, remember that all the potential hair changes above reflect totally natural and normal parts of aging.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for totally
Adverb
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After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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Choose a pair that fully supports your foot, with no overhang at the heel, toes, or sides.2 If your sandals irritate your feet, don’t ignore that—instead, try another pair.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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However, these components aren't always thoroughly checked, creating significant business risks.—
Paresh Sagar,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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As the video shows, while her mom Ruth appeared thoroughly unimpressed, her dad Bob couldn't help but laugh.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
Adverb
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But over the last week, Mora has started three times for his country, tip-tapping between flailing legs with the ball at his feet, his confidence and dribbling ability utterly defying his years.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Despite being a television fixture for decades with iconic roles on FX’s The Shield and Justified (not to mention recurring as Venus Van Dam on Sons of Anarchy), Goggins utterly exploded this year.—
Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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The Champagne Bar is a more casual outpost, although still quite lavish (it’s called the Champagne Bar, after all).—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
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Automatic pool cleaners can be quite pricey, so Prime Day is a great time to score a deal.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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Paneer Masala Fries At Roots Indian Bistro in Los Angeles, a bold reimagining of California’s beloved animal-style fries, featuring perfectly crispy golden fries topped with generous chunks of creamy paneer cheese and marinated in an aromatic masala blend.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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The perfectly baked eggplant in the borani badajan vege plate was surprisingly not mushy but rather tender.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
July 5,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2025
Adverb
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In the Forsaken years, this was once a company of 1300+ almost wholly devoted to a single game with even two support studios in tow.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Raise salaries, diminish contractual obligations to teach, include the expenses of laboratory instruction and add the depreciation of expensive buildings — all factors in the sciences — and tuition becomes wholly inadequate to cover even the cost of instruction.—
Clifford Ando,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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Early on, the race was all about being first to market with anything powered by AI.—
Itzik Levy,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Alix Earle's summer is all about good vibes, great company and something to share under the sun.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Mark Zuckerberg recently described a future in which advertising becomes almost entirely automated through Meta Platforms.—
Tony Gonzalez,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The book, based entirely on a true story according to its writer, detailed the pair’s penniless trek camping along the British coast.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
7 July 2025
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“Totally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/totally. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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