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
On July 1, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) officially closed, leaving the State Department to administer some of its initiatives while wholly killing countless others.
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Kate Knibbs, Wired News, 9 July 2025
Rodman’s streamlined attire was wholly evocative of the style of dress worn by several spectators during the Grand Slam tennis tournament.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
There are cities in the U.S. that are wholly, culturally unto themselves.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Movie theaters aren’t wholly to blame for the sorry state of their industry.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 2 July 2025
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Kate Knibbs, Wired News, 9 July 2025
Rodman’s streamlined attire was wholly evocative of the style of dress worn by several spectators during the Grand Slam tennis tournament.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
There are cities in the U.S. that are wholly, culturally unto themselves.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Movie theaters aren’t wholly to blame for the sorry state of their industry.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wholly
Adverb
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Advertisement This vision did not fully come to fruition.—
Emi Eleode,
Time,
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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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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Undo your seatbelt and climb out through the windows before the car gets totally submerged.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
10 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
Adverb
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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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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
Adverb
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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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Early on, the race was all about being first to market with anything powered by AI.—
Itzik Levy,
Forbes.com,
15 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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Yet the economy is thoroughly beating expectations, with consumers’ expectations becoming increasingly optimistic.—
E.J. Antoni,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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“Wholly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wholly. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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