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as in cheerfully
in a cheerful or happy manner
the parishioners laughed heartily at the pastor's good-natured quips
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as in fully
to a full extent or degree
I am heartily tired of this spring-cleaning
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Recent Examples of heartily
As the audience laughed heartily at her sorority-girlish excitement, Glaser landed her punchline.
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2025
The fans in attendance heartily obliged.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Sure, there’s one last bit of Taylor Sheridan self-gratification in the first ten minutes, as everyone gathers around and laughs heartily at one last wacky story from Travis.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
In Anaheim, the Angels’ Ron Washington was heartily booed by the hometown fans for summoning infielder Nicky Lopez to record the final out in an 8-1 blowout loss to the White Sox (who set the major league record for losses last year).
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2025
The fans in attendance heartily obliged.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Sure, there’s one last bit of Taylor Sheridan self-gratification in the first ten minutes, as everyone gathers around and laughs heartily at one last wacky story from Travis.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
In Anaheim, the Angels’ Ron Washington was heartily booed by the hometown fans for summoning infielder Nicky Lopez to record the final out in an 8-1 blowout loss to the White Sox (who set the major league record for losses last year).
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartily
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This can include supporting lending programs where individuals borrow devices as needed and ensure everyone has the tools to take part fully in the digital economy.—
Sumeet Grover,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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However, for the ERP to fully enable a self-driving enterprise, complimentary components are necessary to create a cohesive ecosystem.—
Kiran Yelamaneni,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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In this case, the distributor happily broke its own rule.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
18 Apr. 2025
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Her real name is Madeline Kingston — a woman of means, still happily married, but harboring a secret vendetta.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2025
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Her face is often framed by tendrils or topped off with bangs; even when her hair is totally pulled off of her face, the vibes are soft.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
17 Apr. 2025
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Remember, Tax Exempt Status is totally contingent on acting in the PUBLIC INTEREST!—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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So there’s a mutual agreement between the two, or mutual benefits, that are quite tolerable—or even pleasurable.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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The bowls are quite deep and narrow and aren’t super easy for cats to reach, which could cause whisker fatigue.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
14 Apr. 2025
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The matzo balls that come straight from the box are fluffy, and perfectly salty, and just easier to make.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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The dress seems perfectly suited, at least in tone, for the wedding Marquardt envisions.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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This is the first time a full season of your show will be dropped all at once.—
Michael Ausiello,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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But at the mention of Wade, the mood in the room immediately shifted; all around me, eyebrows raised.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Allow the product to sit for up to 20 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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The solution is to test AI agents thoroughly to identify any inefficacies.—
Theo Schnitfink,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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There can be benefits, especially for people who know how to harness it: Becoming utterly immersed in something often stimulates an incredible amount of passion, creativity, and learning.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
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The 2010 La Questa Cabernet was also utterly amazing, showing worn leather, licorice, baker’s chocolate and a hint of amaro.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Heartily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartily. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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