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as in honorably
in a manner befitting a person of the highest character and ideals
as commander of the Union army's first black regiment, Robert Gould Shaw died as greatly as he had lived
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as in highly
to a large extent or degree
authorities have greatly increased the scope of their investigation of corruption in the mayor's office
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as in extremely
to a great degree
I'm not greatly bothered by this setback
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Recent Examples of greatly
The first enslaved Africans arrived on Mexico’s shores as far back as the 16th century, with those people and their descendants contributing greatly to the country’s vibrant culture.
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Essence, 24 Apr. 2025
Trauma can also greatly affect our mental health and lead to diagnoses such as social anxiety, depression, acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
Some or all of the film is rumored to take place on the Predator home world, and the movie intends to greatly expand on the mythology around the Predators' culture, language, and customs.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2025
But, cleaning it regularly and keeping the space well-ventilated greatly helps prevent the build up of mold.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
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Essence, 24 Apr. 2025
Trauma can also greatly affect our mental health and lead to diagnoses such as social anxiety, depression, acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
Some or all of the film is rumored to take place on the Predator home world, and the movie intends to greatly expand on the mythology around the Predators' culture, language, and customs.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2025
But, cleaning it regularly and keeping the space well-ventilated greatly helps prevent the build up of mold.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greatly
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But that same process is highly flawed and produces some troubled players.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Informed decision making and open communication are highly valued by many employees, and greater transparency reduces uncertainty, creating a more cohesive and trusting work environment.—
Mona Andrews,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Western Conference Finals Potential Opponents: Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves or Golden State Warriors The expectation is that the Thunder will have a clear path to the Western Conference Finals, which will undoubtedly be an extremely tough series.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Revel is extremely talented, but the Bills need a corner who can step in and be good to go from the beginning of the season.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
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Our minds, for all their attunement to the nuances of the physical world—the subtle shifts in light, the micro-expressions that move on the faces of other people—are not terribly adept at perceiving those distinctions through the filters of airwaves and screens.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
29 Apr. 2025
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This price isn't terribly juicy, hence the recommendation to wager a half-unit instead of a full unit.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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First look at Epic Universe’s 5 immersive worlds How much does a single-day pass to Epic Universe cost?—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The Cubs have pressed that advantage at the Friendly Confines, where, depending on the conditions, a one-run lead can feel much bigger or a six-run lead in the eighth inning might not be safe.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Miami closed to within 85-79 very late in the third, a stretch when Miami briefly gave the Cavs problems with their zone defense.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Press very firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2025
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The confidence level is also significantly below Democrats' historic average, which has been about 45 percent since 2001.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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President Trump’s administration is cutting nearly 90 percent of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) employees in a push to significantly downsize the watchdog agency formed to shield U.S. consumers from financial fraud and abuse.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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Within the first 100 days of his second administration President Donald Trump has been incredibly busy, implementing major changes from enacting tariffs to targeting diversity initiatives.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Most importantly, Brian was an incredibly loving father to our two sons and will be greatly missed.—
Katrina Kaufman,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2025
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Because many nursing sessions end with the baby fast asleep (and the parent utterly exhausted), these pillows have taken on double duty as a napping spot for babies.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 Apr. 2025
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On a broader avenue, people stood on the sidewalks, cheering and mourning and taking pictures with their smartphones—thousands of real-time, utterly personal interpretations of the Pope’s final symbolic journey.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Greatly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greatly. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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