1
as in extremely
to a great degree
an enormously entertaining film
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as in highly
to a large extent or degree
the neighbors have been enormously helpful during this difficult time
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Recent Examples of enormously
Those large-seed numbers matter enormously.
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
That distinction matters enormously.
—Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 19 Apr. 2026
The question became which team would take on the financial risk for an enormously talented but perpetually injured player.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Understanding why matters enormously for what comes next.
—Farah N. Jan, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
That distinction matters enormously.
—Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 19 Apr. 2026
The question became which team would take on the financial risk for an enormously talented but perpetually injured player.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Understanding why matters enormously for what comes next.
—Farah N. Jan, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enormously
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These special releases can be extremely valuable, especially if only a small batch is issued.—
Nina Derwin,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
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The innermost region of any solar system, closest to the parent star, will be extremely hot and subject to large amounts of radiation.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Apr. 2026
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But, with the advent of platforms such as Instagram and YouTube, the online self became highly saleable.—
T. M. Brown,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Taylor has depended highly on her the last three seasons as Providence has built a strong program, winning sectional titles each of the last two years.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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And yes, in 2026, rage coming from either side of the aisle is an incredibly powerful tool for marketing.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
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But there’s something incredibly unnatural about the fast attention of the internet.—
Charlie Harding,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
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This greatly increases the surface area available for electrochemical reactions and enables faster charging and discharging while maintaining high power density in an extremely small footprint.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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Navy Pier, where access has been greatly improved, could serve as a helpful model here for the attractions to its south.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
29 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
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The fastball velocity was considerably lower during his minor-league games.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Cheaper imitations and modern methods of culturing have considerably diminished the value of natural pearls since then.—
Caitlin Kennedy,
Scientific American,
25 Apr. 2026
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The only way Simpson is pressed into starting duty is if something goes terribly wrong with Stafford.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Suzuki’s early struggles aren’t terribly alarming.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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But Hall had to beat much greater odds.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Michael’s brother Sonny (James Caan) becomes the de facto crime boss as the Corleones prosecute a turf war against their rivals, and Michael eventually emerges as the new, and much more ruthless boss, much to the horror of his wife, Kay (Diane Keaton).—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Enormously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enormously. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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