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as in totally
to a full extent or degree
she waited until we were completely finished before starting the next part
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as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details
an allegation that was completely investigated and found to be groundless
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Recent Examples of completely
If the plan had been to run the Kennedy Center into the ground so completely that shutting it down was the only option, Grenell aced the assignment.
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Alex Ross, New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2026
However, as the one person on set who truly has no idea that this is completely a lark, Anthony is truly the heart of the season.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Not only is this sunscreen completely non-comedogenic, but its incredibly lightweight, serum-like texture feels like nothing on the skin.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
But Tucci noted that not everyone is abstaining completely.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
But this one is a completely different beast.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
The settings feature 12 different temperatures backed by infared technology to fit any styling mood (the lower temperatures are great for creating waves without completely frying off your hair).
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
Proteins that were once invisible, completely drowned out by more common species, are suddenly rendered in high definition.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2026
Spread the cake with the remaining pastry cream, covering it completely.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
Alex Ross, New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2026
However, as the one person on set who truly has no idea that this is completely a lark, Anthony is truly the heart of the season.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Not only is this sunscreen completely non-comedogenic, but its incredibly lightweight, serum-like texture feels like nothing on the skin.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
But Tucci noted that not everyone is abstaining completely.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
But this one is a completely different beast.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
The settings feature 12 different temperatures backed by infared technology to fit any styling mood (the lower temperatures are great for creating waves without completely frying off your hair).
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
Proteins that were once invisible, completely drowned out by more common species, are suddenly rendered in high definition.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2026
Spread the cake with the remaining pastry cream, covering it completely.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completely
Adverb
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The judge and the jury are totally gonna fall for that.—
Daniela Tijerina,
Vanity Fair,
20 Mar. 2026
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Everyone who speaks is totally set up for a laugh.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The 74-page publication wove together research, worker testimony and industry analysis—from Bangladesh, India and Pakistan—to argue that water risk in fashion’s supply chain is not being managed, but systematically pushed onto workers, communities and ecosystems.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2026
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These services do the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Dozens — if not hundreds — of homes had been damaged but officials have not been able to fully assess the destruction, Blangiardi said in an afternoon news conference.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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If the merger fully goes through, Nexstar would lose the KNWA station while retaining KFTA and KXNW and adding Tegna's KFSM station for their Northwest Arkansas coverage.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Submerge charcoal in water until thoroughly cooled.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
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Scheffler was thoroughly amused and looked to be in good spirits heading into Sunday.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Park is endearing and utterly relatable as the neurotic girlfriend who’s been burned by past relationships, as well as her parents’ divorce.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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Yet the environment that spawned them is utterly foreign to most of us.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
18 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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But, as the historian and New Yorker contributor Daniel Immerwahr points out, these latest American acts of aggression represent something quite different.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2026
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His family is not quite as enthusiastic.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The neighborhood Cadenabbia itself is pint-sized but perfectly positioned for exploring the surrounding area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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In presenting the Best Actor winners, Adrien Brody perfectly, if perhaps unconsciously, echoed Johnson’s remarks from more than 50 years earlier.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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The costuming, though, is wholly unique and a little like couture Hot Topic by way of the boho revolution.—
Jada Yuan,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2026
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The entire look, curated by stylist Tara Swennen, was wholly evocative of dark glamour elements and ideal occasion dressing for the horror movie screening.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Completely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completely. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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