as in very
in actual fact
is genuinely fond of her older brother
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Recent Examples of genuinely
Some people close to the talks genuinely feared the deal was all but off.
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Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 July 2025
More research is needed to determine the behavioral implications of and differences between warnings that people perceive as irrelevant to their immediate geographic area versus those that genuinely don’t apply to them.
—Hamilton Bean, The Conversation, 11 July 2025
Given its compact size, that all-day battery life is genuinely impressive, a testament to Snapdragon's energy efficiency and the battery-extending virtues of OLED panels.
—PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
The comment left fans wondering if Kanye genuinely wanted reconciliation or just recognition.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 10 July 2025
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Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 July 2025
More research is needed to determine the behavioral implications of and differences between warnings that people perceive as irrelevant to their immediate geographic area versus those that genuinely don’t apply to them.
—Hamilton Bean, The Conversation, 11 July 2025
Given its compact size, that all-day battery life is genuinely impressive, a testament to Snapdragon's energy efficiency and the battery-extending virtues of OLED panels.
—PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
The comment left fans wondering if Kanye genuinely wanted reconciliation or just recognition.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genuinely
Adverb
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Pregame pyrotechnics at Nissan Stadium ignited a brief – but very noticeable – fire next to the sideline near one of the end zones.—
Gentry Estes,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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And a lot of people took it very much to heart and very seriously.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
Adverb
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Each suite has its own floor, but the public spaces are where the hotel really shines.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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For as all-encompassing as the laws of physics are in our daily lives, especially behind the wheel, humankind really has taken them for granted.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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The banana plant is actually the world’s largest herb.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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When Webb takes a picture of a distant galaxy, astronomers like me are actually seeing what that galaxy looked like billions of years ago.—
Adi Foord,
Space.com,
26 July 2025
Adverb
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Our unique range of technological assets, including AI, can be powerful instruments for good, if guided by a truly human and humane mindset.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The park also boasts Emerald Lake, truly a gem with its luscious mint sparkle.—
Jenny Wisniewski,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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“Genuinely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genuinely. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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