as in total
a complete amount of something
the totality of the stars in the universe can only be loosely guessed at
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Recent Examples of totality
The piece was impossible to grasp in its totality, much as the forces contributing to the deterioration of the environment are difficult for us as humans to apprehend, which pushes us toward inaction or neglect.
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Naima Morelli, Artforum, 1 May 2025
American Robins continued singing through totality in Kentucky, while Pine Siskins fell completely silent during the eclipse in Maine.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025
When totality reached cities across the U.S., schools let out, work was put on hold and people took a moment to witness what was very likely a once-in-a-lifetime cosmic display.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
In Game 6, the Knicks made far too many errors that, in totality, amounted to an avalanche of Pacers points.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 31 May 2025
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Naima Morelli, Artforum, 1 May 2025
American Robins continued singing through totality in Kentucky, while Pine Siskins fell completely silent during the eclipse in Maine.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025
When totality reached cities across the U.S., schools let out, work was put on hold and people took a moment to witness what was very likely a once-in-a-lifetime cosmic display.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
In Game 6, the Knicks made far too many errors that, in totality, amounted to an avalanche of Pacers points.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for totality
Noun
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His name was mentioned in flight logs released earlier this year by Attorney General Pam Bondi a total of seven times.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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The April count was revised lower by 30,000, while March's total came down by 65,000 to 120,000.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Of that sum, vinyl purchases comprise 4,000 – a personal best sales week for Jonas as a soloist on vinyl.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
5 June 2025
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The sum was, at the time, a record for a rights issue by a European company and followed the U.K. bank's calamitous acquisition, the previous autumn, of the Dutch lender ABN AMRO.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
Noun
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On the whole, people seem pretty pleased; with both the UI and responsiveness getting praise from early access users… The Prompt: Get the week’s biggest AI news on the buzziest companies and boldest breakthroughs, in your inbox.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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This calls into question the whole of the bizarre espionage thriller that is about to unfold.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
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“Totality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/totality. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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