1
as in completely
to a full extent or degree
are you quite sure you have permission to go?
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2
as in pretty
to some degree or extent
we camped quite near Mount Rushmore
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Recent Examples of quite
The bowls are quite deep and narrow and aren’t super easy for cats to reach, which could cause whisker fatigue.
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Molly Higgins, Wired News, 14 Apr. 2025
In other words, there's no place that's built for families quite like this gem on the Crystal Coast.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
All of them disgust me to be quite honest with you.
KARL: All right.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2025
This urban getaway lacks the drama of national park favorites like Zion or the Grand Canyon, but its conservation successes are quite astonishing.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
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Molly Higgins, Wired News, 14 Apr. 2025
In other words, there's no place that's built for families quite like this gem on the Crystal Coast.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
All of them disgust me to be quite honest with you.
KARL: All right.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2025
This urban getaway lacks the drama of national park favorites like Zion or the Grand Canyon, but its conservation successes are quite astonishing.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quite
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These strips are pretty comfortable to wear as well, not overly stiff and easy to manipulate around your nose and tuck into crevices.—
Daley Quinn,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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Ironically, his company has a pretty robust insights organization that continuously monitors trends.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Then, Brooker began thinking about tossing someone totally wrong into a James Bond film.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
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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Sinners cost $90 million to make before marketing, a relatively hefty price tag for a genre movie (Creed‘s budget was $50 million).—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Apr. 2025
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Actual economic data has remained relatively resilient despite the tariff storm.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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As of September, the prison employed 320 corrections officers, about 47 positions short of being fully staffed, according to the report.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
26 Dec. 2024
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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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Heat-wise, this honey is fairly bold—like a mini firework show for your tastebuds.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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This action will allow U.S. tomato growers to compete fairly in the marketplace.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 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 company’s minimalist, open layouts with interactive stations encourage customers to engage directly with products, aligning perfectly with their brand promise of intuitive, user-friendly technology.—
Bryant Richardson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Gerber reminds adults who already have the teething sticks not to give them to their babies, but rather return them to the store for a full refund.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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However, this is not an isolated incident, but rather the latest in a history of underperformance.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 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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“Quite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quite. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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