1
as in mostly
for the most part
altogether, I'd say we had a pretty good time
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2
as in completely
to a full extent or degree
I was not altogether prepared for such bad news
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3
as in collectively
with everyone or everything taken into account at the same time
we spent six months in Europe altogether
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as in nudity
the state of having no clothes on one's body
had never posed in the altogether for a photographer before
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Recent Examples of altogether
Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
After all, avoiding some topics or questions altogether could be perceived as a political response, said Mark Riedl, a professor of computing at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
Jason Furman, WSJ, 22 Oct. 2017
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Adverb
Surveillance footage was grainy or missing altogether.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
After all, avoiding some topics or questions altogether could be perceived as a political response, said Mark Riedl, a professor of computing at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
Noun
According to my calculations, the White House methodology yields the absurd conclusion that eliminating the corporate tax altogether would boost annual household wages by up to $20,000.
—Jason Furman, WSJ, 22 Oct. 2017
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Adverb
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According to Joseph Lautenbach, a wildlife biologist with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, the state has seen a mostly steady increase in its native rabbit species, the eastern cottontail, over the past 10 years.—
Emma Wozniak,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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The contraceptives, which are mostly long-lasting types of birth control such as IUDs and injectables, are currently stored in a warehouse in Belgium.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
30 July 2025
Adverb
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Soto’s defensive struggles contribute to their 108.4 fly ball multiplier, while 1B Pete Alonso and 3B Mark Vientos are chiefly culpable for their 123.2 grounder multiplier.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Residents four years ago voted 3,022 to 439 to join the Trust for Public Land in buying Meadowood for more than $6 million, chiefly with the goal of preserving the former farmland and fields from large-scale development.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
18 July 2025
Adverb
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Weaver has also dealt with injuries this season and has not been quite as sharp.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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That’s actually worked out really well so far as the unlikely duo has gelled quite nicely and Flair is arguably more over as a babyface than she’s ever been.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Put differently, last month’s jobs report would’ve been negative overall if the health-care group were to be excluded.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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Through seven practices the Dallas defense has had the upper hand on the offense overall.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
Noun
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For a sophisticated look, try neutral heels such as black or nude.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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Available shades include: warm nude, dusty rose, hot coral, rich berry, cool pink and warm burgundy. glow & PROTECT is skincare and makeup rolled into one to create a radiant, soft focus glow.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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These severe thunderstorms will remain over mainly rural areas of northern Door County, including the following locations, Washington Island, Sister Bay, Rowleys Bay and Ellison Bay.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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Having invested $53 billion into capital expenditures in 2023 and $83 billion in 2024, Amazon is now forecasting a substantial $100 billion expenditure this year, mainly aimed at enhancing its AI capabilities.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Adverb
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Heckerling’s inventive, bespoke Valley Girl lingo is totally peerless.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
23 July 2025
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But Californians shouldn’t get too carried away with the idea that Newsom has totally seen the light on housing issues.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
22 July 2025
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Higgins says that split or cracked carrots are generally safe to eat, as long as the cracks are not slimy, dark, or moldy.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Aug. 2025
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Any additional theatrics are generally a bonus — at least for the audience.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Altogether.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altogether. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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