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
Don’t Be Gay is so wholly attuned to Carmichael’s consideration of himself that everything else has been eclipsed.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 23 May 2025
Yesterday’s announcement that Israel will allow a basic quantity of food into Gaza is wholly inadequate.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 23 May 2025
Teal was, prosecutors Lloyd Whelchel and Kobe Landry argued, wholly innocent.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2025
Washington is about to host a global festival for the LGBTQ community and its allies—all while President Donald Trump is in the White House overseeing a government that is wholly hostile to the visitors’ goals.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 17 May 2025
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 23 May 2025
Yesterday’s announcement that Israel will allow a basic quantity of food into Gaza is wholly inadequate.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 23 May 2025
Teal was, prosecutors Lloyd Whelchel and Kobe Landry argued, wholly innocent.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2025
Washington is about to host a global festival for the LGBTQ community and its allies—all while President Donald Trump is in the White House overseeing a government that is wholly hostile to the visitors’ goals.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wholly
Adverb
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Colorectal cancer can take years to fully blossom, so the idea is that when these processes take hold in early childhood, cancer manifests at a younger and younger age.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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And then there’s the Cowboys, who now have two receivers in CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens who promise to give the Giants’ secondary headaches if it isn’t fully prepared in Week 2.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
Adverb
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Omar Barghouti, the co-founder of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, a global campaign aimed at pressuring Israel to end its occupation of Palestinian land, told CNN that unless Israel’s allies totally stop support for Israel, their actions will yield few results.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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To have this ability to contain secrets but to withhold them and have this facade with Michaela that’s totally different than the relationship with her sister, to keep all those plates spinning, that’s a tall order.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
24 May 2025
Adverb
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In this particular case, Johnson’s ugly goal was utterly befitting of the 2024-25 Europa League final.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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But in his ruling Wednesday, Los Angeles County Judge Huey P. Cotton said Curiel utterly failed to pursue his case in a timely manner.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
21 May 2025
Adverb
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Looking up height requirements in advance can avoid disappointment for kids who may not be quite tall enough for some rides.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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This advantage is quite significant in at least two ways.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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On the second occasion, Stassi sat perfectly still on the passenger seat and still refused to go inside the house.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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The song runs on for more than six minutes on the album, including a perfectly gnarly guitar solo from Freeman himself.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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Ng’s career as an executive had happened entirely in baseball.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
1 June 2025
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Planned entirely in secret, the journey became a love letter in itinerary form.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
1 June 2025
Adverb
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They’ve all been discarded and underestimated, and all of them are capable of much more than the dead-end job to which they’ve been assigned.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
29 May 2025
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Steve Zahn co-wrote the film about a father and daughter attempting to repair their relationship amid a tragedy, all while also preparing for the Young Miss Southeast Regional Dance Finals.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
29 May 2025
Adverb
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Any actions should be considered thoroughly, alongside a broad coalition of state insurance regulators, industry, and other stakeholders ready to work with federal policymakers.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Apply an ample amount of shampoo and work it in thoroughly.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 May 2025
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“Wholly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wholly. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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