as in highly
to a large extent or degree
a staggeringly inappropriate comment to make at a funeral
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Adverb
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Measles was declared eliminated from the U.S. in 2000 due to the highly effective vaccination program, according to the CDC.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2025 -
Original examples of the variant are extremely rare and highly collectible, but that’s where Mythron Cars offers a solution.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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What our anonymous voters said … … About Bad Boys: Unlike the fight sequences of 2025, this year utterly lacked for good gun combat.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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Whereas red carpet hosts are typically in classic gowns or suits that don’t detract from the stars, Jiwa’s willingness to turn heads and go for it is utterly refreshing.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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But the building’s condition greatly declined and its boarding house layout wasn’t considered conducive for rehabilitation.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Unlike the Giants, the Eagles assisted Barkley greatly with QB Jalen Hurts, NFL-best blocking and a top-five pass-catching group.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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Such opera can be done pretty much anywhere, indoors or outdoors, and pretty much anything goes.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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This can provide for much higher levels of automation.—
Abhi Maheshwari,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Staggeringly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staggeringly. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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