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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
Although the developer’s lighting plan would create a higher measurement of light than is allowed by code along the south property line — where the retention pond is — Beaver said lighting levels actually would decrease from existing conditions.
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Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Bailey would actually drive contestants to their destination.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
Kylie Jenner was there, too, and was actually filmed practicing the dance beforehand.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 3 May 2025
The gold sky is actually leaves of gold integrated into the hand-painting work.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 May 2025
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Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Bailey would actually drive contestants to their destination.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
Kylie Jenner was there, too, and was actually filmed practicing the dance beforehand.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 3 May 2025
The gold sky is actually leaves of gold integrated into the hand-painting work.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actually
Adverb
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Pepa is honestly much more supportive than her nephew in her one-on-one conversation with Buck.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
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Learn more Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card The Venture X is a straightforward, well-rounded card for everyday use—for dining out or, honestly, whatever life brings.—
Chris Dong,
Saveur,
8 May 2025
Adverb
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This is a really entertaining sketch that is elevated by solid performances and impressions.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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My whole world got taken from me, and really, in the flash of a gun.—
Erin Moriarty, Liza Finley,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
Adverb
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What was once a landscape often dominated by volume and aggressive tactics is quickly changing, driven by regulatory headwinds, increased consumer awareness and, frankly, the diminishing returns of outdated approaches.—
William DeCourcy,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Bars shouldn’t let people buy drinks for strangers and shouldn’t facilitate this very outdated—and quite frankly predatory—practice.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 May 2025
Adverb
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The latest trailer was released on May 14, and it's packed with heroic vibes, jaw-dropping visuals, and what looks like a very annoyed protagonist.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
14 May 2025
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You’re Obsessed With Learning About The Business Compared to hobbies, which are usually for fun and leisure, business is a very serious undertaking.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Adverb
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The resulting 2022 report concluded that the grid was indeed inadequate but led to little in the way of solutions.—
Tony Schick,
ProPublica,
12 May 2025
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For a small insurance company operating in a niche market, an underwriting workbench might indeed be an unnecessary luxury.—
Marcin Nowak,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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If your leadership team doesn’t truly care about the customer, that sentiment takes root in the organization and trickles down to the user experience.—
Ross Andrew Paquette,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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What all of these cases have in common is a truly gigantic deer, and then, sadly, lots of discord within the hunting community.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
15 May 2025
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“Actually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actually. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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