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as in overly
beyond a normal or acceptable limit
our team wasn't merely bad—we were monstrously inept
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as in highly
to a large extent or degree
a monstrously expensive movie that nearly bankrupted the studio
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monstrously
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Avoid overly dry potting soil with consistent watering, conserving existing moisture, and using watering aids or self-watering tools.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2025 -
While the premise could result in an overly dour or preachy book, Nguyen's novel zips forward with page-turning suspense, humor, and nuance.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
6 June 2025
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Orcas are highly social ocean predators that live and travel in groups, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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Hamm not only spoke highly of Hendricks, but also pointed to the performance delivered by Elisabeth Moss as Peggy Olson across the show's seven seasons.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
3 June 2025
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But there are many times when Ait-Nouri resorts to his tricks too readily, with his over-elaboration putting his team in trouble.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Similarly, if one person yells loudly during a funeral, other people will, too.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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While convenience stores do sell some healthy items, like apples and bananas, the cost of those foods is greatly marked up compared to a grocery store, Boys said.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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But some insiders say that rosy summary of removing humans from the risk assessment process greatly downplays the problems the changes could cause.—
Shannon Bond,
NPR,
31 May 2025
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Carey: There is just something about watching a midfield technician utterly control the tempo of a game.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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In the middle stands utterly human Léa, who has the sweetly befuddled air, wild mane, and wide eyes of a young Carol Kane.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2025
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Building a startup from the ground up can be much more difficult than many aspiring entrepreneurs imagine.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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For Ciara, the coordinated look with her daughter exemplifies much more than the trendy power suit for women.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 June 2025
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“Monstrously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monstrously. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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