as in very
in actual fact
is genuinely fond of her older brother
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Recent Examples of genuinely
The integrity of the categories and the artists who genuinely lead their series deserve the utmost consideration and respect.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 28 May 2025
But for once, or maybe twice, Hill seemed genuinely remorseful and reflective this week.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
Picture the transformative impact of becoming a nurse-loyal organization; one that genuinely values, supports and invests in its nursing workforce, creating a culture of true care and commitment.
—Julie Irvine, Baltimore Sun, 28 May 2025
In other scenes, the group appeared to be having a genuinely good time dancing and enjoying the food served at the nuptials.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 27 May 2025
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 28 May 2025
But for once, or maybe twice, Hill seemed genuinely remorseful and reflective this week.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
Picture the transformative impact of becoming a nurse-loyal organization; one that genuinely values, supports and invests in its nursing workforce, creating a culture of true care and commitment.
—Julie Irvine, Baltimore Sun, 28 May 2025
In other scenes, the group appeared to be having a genuinely good time dancing and enjoying the food served at the nuptials.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for genuinely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for genuinely
Adverb
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Wilkerson said dental procedures are generally very safe.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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The film’s topic is very relevant today, as minorities all over the world face threats of harassment and sometimes their very extermination.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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And the city and state taxpayers will bear the cost of any fix — and does anyone really think our government is capable of doing that effectively? — Dean Gerber, Chicago Submit a letter, of no more than 400 words, to the editor here or email [email protected].—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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But the star of the show is really the 3.5-inch touchscreen that guides you through your morning routine, from grinding to brewing.—
Anthony Karcz,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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Keep reading to see what actually makes a yogurt a good-for-you option—and how to pick the best one.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
28 May 2025
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For the record, Edward S may not be wholly sincere (or actually very satisfied).—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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Viewers will now have to wonder whether Ellie truly dies (a plausible scenario, given the current body count), and the wait could last up to two years given the previous gap between seasons.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2025
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In other words, the only procurement KPI that truly matters in a chaotic market is time to value.—
Edmund Zagorin,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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“Genuinely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genuinely. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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