as in greatly
to a large extent or degree
I'm tremendously upset I didn't get into that university
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Recent Examples of tremendously
Her work has evolved tremendously, reflecting a clear sense of intention and an ability to communicate visually with impact.
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Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
And my poor wife has suffered that tremendously with me.
—Outside Online, 11 Mar. 2026
The lack of an independent regulator — or even public perception that a nuclear regulator isn’t independent — can be tremendously damaging, said MacFarlane, the former NRC commission chair.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
The series remains tremendously successful in syndication and streaming, and the cast’s 30th anniversary reunion special is worth checking out, too.
—Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
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Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
And my poor wife has suffered that tremendously with me.
—Outside Online, 11 Mar. 2026
The lack of an independent regulator — or even public perception that a nuclear regulator isn’t independent — can be tremendously damaging, said MacFarlane, the former NRC commission chair.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
The series remains tremendously successful in syndication and streaming, and the cast’s 30th anniversary reunion special is worth checking out, too.
—Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tremendously
Adverb
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In the South, our home's footprint naturally extends outdoors with our porches and courtyards, which can greatly expand the amount of living space without needing to build more walls.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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But reports of the death of old-fashioned books were greatly exaggerated.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The Renpho MorphoScan Nova proved highly accurate in testing, especially for weight readings.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Glamour Studio for simultaneous hair, make-up, and nail rituals is sure to be a hit with the highly coiffed residents of the Athenian Riviera.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Over the past three decades, went their analysis, total property tax levies in Cook County rose at roughly twice the pace of inflation and considerably more than than average wages.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The margin is considerably wider than two other recent surveys.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Calling a game for TV is much different than radio, and most (not all) announcers react according to the medium.—
Mac Engel
April 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Pay in Durham is much lower across the board, trailing the Queen City by over $100,000 in some top positions such as the city manager, city attorney and communications director.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The city attorney makes $290,000, which is more than in Raleigh but still significantly lower than Charlotte.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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The three zoning districts have some differing conditions, the board report said — the data center district, for example, allows for taller buildings than the other two types and requires a significantly larger minimum lot size.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The very notion of national unity in a time of war seems utterly beyond this president, who follows his capricious instincts and continues, as ever, to spray venom at domestic opponents (and, for that matter, allies) when they are needed to wage and win the war.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2026
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Her new boyfriend is utterly perfect.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Tremendously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tremendously. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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