1
as in completely
to a full extent or degree
we are in fact utterly out of ideas
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2
as in highly
to a large extent or degree
was utterly overwhelmed by the demands on her time
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Recent Examples of utterly
Maybe those glasses will ignite widespread interest in the metaverse in a way that Meta’s bulky, niche VR goggles have utterly failed to.
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ArsTechnica, 3 July 2025
But for Texans everywhere, the real story might just be the heartbreaking, yet utterly Texan, exit of Waco's own Mitch Guerra, a 34-year-old P.E. coach who brought a little bit of the Lone Star State's grit to the shores of Fiji.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
This stellar, utterly assured debut about the larger-than-life father and son about whom all congregants of the Seven Seals M.B. Church orbit simply crackles on the sentence level.
—Literary Hub
july 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
The spa decor is modern and luxurious, and everything on offer is designed to be utterly relaxing.
—Rona Berg, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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ArsTechnica, 3 July 2025
But for Texans everywhere, the real story might just be the heartbreaking, yet utterly Texan, exit of Waco's own Mitch Guerra, a 34-year-old P.E. coach who brought a little bit of the Lone Star State's grit to the shores of Fiji.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
This stellar, utterly assured debut about the larger-than-life father and son about whom all congregants of the Seven Seals M.B. Church orbit simply crackles on the sentence level.
—Literary Hub
july 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
The spa decor is modern and luxurious, and everything on offer is designed to be utterly relaxing.
—Rona Berg, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utterly
Adverb
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Utilities are highly regulated, and political headwinds could change with every election cycle.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
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The only unique password, as far as the U.S. is concerned, was the (not so) highly original password1.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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Twelve months from now, Romero would only have a year left on his deal, a lucrative free transfer in 2027 would be on the horizon, and the dynamic would be totally different.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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An effort across the U.S., Mexico and Central America that began in the 1950s was so successful this flying menace was totally eradicated north of Panama, except for a few tiny outbreaks.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
Adverb
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Many went to states with lower taxes, cheaper housing and sunny weather, with Florida and Texas benefiting greatly from this influx of newcomers.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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That has greatly reduced the flow of trade through the Red Sea corridor, which typically sees $1 trillion of goods move through it annually.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
Adverb
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July's full moon will look quite low in the sky after sunset, Space.com says.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
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Long live Amazon Prime Day 2025 for offering up our favorite candle brands and scents at quite healthy discounts.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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Memorable, inventive, and fully deserving of its place on the list, this one’s for the adventurous.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Keep your access fully charged for just $2.50 $1 per month for one year.—
Jorge Garay,
Wired News,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio emerged from a 40-minute meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday with an acknowledgment that talks between Moscow and Kyiv for peace in Ukraine have not progressed much.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
10 July 2025
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The former was first introduced over a century ago, while the latter comes from a much newer, sustainability-minded brand—and both befit a royal.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
10 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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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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Caramel and banana complement each other perfectly in this recipe submitted by Southern Living reader Mary Vail-Grube.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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“Utterly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utterly. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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