1
as in completely
to a full extent or degree
I am totally upset you can't make it to the celebration
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2
as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details
he made totally sure the door was locked when he left the house
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Recent Examples of totally
Some of the cases are totally over the top, from the virus created to make prostitutes sterile or the billionaire vigilante hunting club to the Elon Musk-like villain secretly testing self-driving cars in the middle of a fjord.
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Andrea Duncan-Mao, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
Though that means the matter isn’t totally dead and could be refiled, Weinstein’s L.A. legal team took the stance that this was over and done.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
Yet unlike last year, which was a triumphal progress for Oppenheimer, no movie totally dominated the ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall.
—Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025
Imagine what your countertops would like like totally free of cords, appliances, and clutter.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
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Andrea Duncan-Mao, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
Though that means the matter isn’t totally dead and could be refiled, Weinstein’s L.A. legal team took the stance that this was over and done.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
Yet unlike last year, which was a triumphal progress for Oppenheimer, no movie totally dominated the ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall.
—Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025
Imagine what your countertops would like like totally free of cords, appliances, and clutter.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for totally
Adverb
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The amenities continue in the fully hedged backyard, where there’s a pool and spa abutting the separate guesthouse with its own kitchen and living area.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2025
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Hold a kickboard in front of you while keeping both arms fully extended.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Taking the time to evaluate these elements thoroughly helps ensure a strong, balanced partnership that sets the foundation for long-term success.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Soap may be especially problematic if it’s not rinsed off thoroughly, which is more likely with bar soap than the liquid variety.—
Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Whereas red carpet hosts are typically in classic gowns or suits that don’t detract from the stars, Jiwa’s willingness to turn heads and go for it is utterly refreshing.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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What our anonymous voters said … … About Bad Boys: Unlike the fight sequences of 2025, this year utterly lacked for good gun combat.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Many of these movies no longer feel quite so shocking, their tropes now absorbed into mainstream horror.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2025
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Connor has done a fantastic adaptation, which is quite unique from the screenplay.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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No, his preference for Russian President Vladimir Putin over actual U.S. allies and NATO was made perfectly clear during his first term.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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The property has, at times, doubled as White’s studio— the flexible layout perfectly suited for the all-hours laboring that fuels her art.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The chain was wholly owned by Walmart for more than a decade until 2021, when the U.S. retailer sold a 65% stake to KKR and another 20% to Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten Group, which is controlled by billionaire Hiroshi Mikitani.—
Zinnia Lee,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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This problem is created wholly by public institutions seeking to make a profit.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
5 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The best way to reach the area is by using the London Underground, with Leicester Square, Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus, and Tottenham Court Road stations all within easy walking distance of most theaters.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Indeed, Warren, Jonas, and White could all be counted among The Last Five Years’ most ardent fans—people for whom Brown’s portrait of love, loss, and the vagaries of creative ambition has long resonated.—
Marley Marius,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Contributions are not tax deductible, but future earnings and growth are entirely free of tax.—
Heather L. Locus,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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That document says the federal government should get out of the student loan business entirely.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Totally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/totally. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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