as in extremely
to a great degree
that's some seriously good pie
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Recent Examples of seriously
California leaders can’t serve as the focus of the Trump resistance because no one outside of California takes them seriously.
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Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
Smoking is associated with roughly twice the risk of dying or becoming seriously disabled after a stroke.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Nov. 2024
If the minor discharges the gun and seriously impairs a body function on themselves or another person — that's a felony punishable by up to 10 years in a prison and/or a $7,500 fine.
—Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 12 Nov. 2024
Today’s blockbuster titles rely on robust engines like Unity and Unreal to push pretty polygons, engines made for companies and people already seriously dedicated to game development as a career.
—PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
Smoking is associated with roughly twice the risk of dying or becoming seriously disabled after a stroke.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Nov. 2024
If the minor discharges the gun and seriously impairs a body function on themselves or another person — that's a felony punishable by up to 10 years in a prison and/or a $7,500 fine.
—Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 12 Nov. 2024
Today’s blockbuster titles rely on robust engines like Unity and Unreal to push pretty polygons, engines made for companies and people already seriously dedicated to game development as a career.
—PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seriously
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Courtney Hiatt, who graduated from the cadet academy in April, said hearing how firefighters dealt with their mental health was extremely helpful.Fernanda Figueroa, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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This was extremely helpful in keeping the installation straight.Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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But there is something terribly wrong with a friend who brings an uninvited guest, especially one who openly criticizes the host and the food.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The trailer below shows Daryl and Carol back on the trail in new locations, meeting new groups including people dancing around some burning effigy not looking terribly sane.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The tutorials are very informative, and produce real-world results like illuminating an LED, activating a buzzer, and other fun projects).Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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On the grill: Believe it or not, grilling is a very healthy way to cook meat.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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And having people feel empowered to take control of their mental health is incredibly important to me.Esther Kang, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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This demonstrates how incredibly customer adoption is accelerating.Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024
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Keith has turned Danni down too many times and can feel the tension from her.Emma Soren, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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Gift cards, too, are simply cash by another name, only restricted to specific stores.Allie Volpe, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
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Vice President Harris and Governor Waltz really just became a ticket.John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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One example is a really old buck that barely participates in the rut.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 22 Nov. 2024
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And last month the board approved a contract for separate legal counsel from the county office — a move that is highly unusual for education offices, Fine said.Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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But though ruthlessly efficient at killing off some frog species, the fungus is highly vulnerable to heat: Temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius (about 85 degrees Fahrenheit) slow disease progression.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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Most folks think of LED masks as red light only, but both have benefits for your skin, so having a two-in-one device truly makes the most of your buck.Nena Farrell, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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This magic dress is technically loungewear, but its silhouette-hugging fit is so flattering that most people incorporate it into their daily wardrobe, including quite a few of our editors.Annie Blackman, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Seriously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seriously. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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