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as in honestly
to tell the truth
actually, I'd rather spend the evening at home
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as in really
in actual fact
I call her Aunt Emily, but she is actually my cousin, not my aunt
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Recent Examples of actually
And remember, this Hilton actually has history.
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NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
The president says that's part of the problem right now, not knowing who's actually the decision maker in Iran.
—CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
So now the obvious question is whether any city can actually take this thing to 1 million.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Johnson, specifically, actually has experience in that area.
—Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
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NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
The president says that's part of the problem right now, not knowing who's actually the decision maker in Iran.
—CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
So now the obvious question is whether any city can actually take this thing to 1 million.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Johnson, specifically, actually has experience in that area.
—Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actually
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And honestly, what would accountability even look like?—
Louis Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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But honestly, would anyone really notice if KEIB dropped talk?—
Richard Wagoner,
Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The tragic death of Diogo Jota was unprecedented, and there was no time for Slot or his players to really grieve because the new season was just five weeks away.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Benet, who is very appealing, really deserved much more to do vocally.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The level of attention and intensity surrounding everything this president says or does is disturbing, frankly.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Arsenal’s equaliser in their 2-1 win over OL Lyonnes was, frankly, a daft goal.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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No, that stuff is all incredible and very much the result of good fortune in my career.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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What a treat to have both of these very different revivals opening on Broadway in a matter of days.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Here are The Denver Post’s 20 best fits remaining for the Broncos through rounds four, five, six, seven and beyond, if Denver indeed wants to have a good day Saturday.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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While the third season finale of Apple TV’s Shrinking felt decidedly like a series finale, the show will indeed be back for a fourth season, with the story moving just a little bit further down the road.—
Scott Huver,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2026
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Yet what made the voyage truly remarkable was not only the wildlife but the way Silver Origin so effortlessly connected us to the Galápagos through its design, Ecuadorian crew, and expert naturalists.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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With land in Napa Valley among the priciest anywhere in the United States, vineyards planted more than 40 years ago are a truly limited luxury asset.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Actually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actually. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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