1
as in completely
to a full extent or degree
are you quite sure you have permission to go?
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as in pretty
to some degree or extent
we camped quite near Mount Rushmore
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Recent Examples of quite
Indeed, there are few shows where hair goes through quite so much.
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Meg Walters, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
So these are all things that are quite traditional.
—Brie Stimson , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The film and the performance are quite physical.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Gen Z has not quite reached the age of typical candidates in national elections.
—Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
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More than once, Coon and Smallwood are completely nude on stage, as Agnes and Peter lay hidden parts of their psyche bare.—
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Before cleaning any type of stovetop, be sure the burners are turned off, and every surface is completely cool to the touch.—
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He was also named the team’s Walter Payton Man of the Year winner this year, so he’s clearly valued internally by some pretty important decision-makers.—
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In recent games, KU’s communication has been pretty poor on defense and that’s led to players taking (and too often missing) wide-open 3-pointers.—
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These contrasting environments, plus their focus on allowing visitors to thieve bourbon from the barrels and choose their own edition, creates a totally unique Virginia bourbon experience.—
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Here’s my totally subjective ranking of those 17 games, in order of best to worst.—
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So, when inflation in groceries and consumer goods spiked in 2021—even for a relatively brief period—low- and middle-income Americans had precious little slack left to absorb it.—
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The agreement was relatively uncontroversial then, but when the time rolled around for the Danish parliament to officially ratify the treaty, this past June, Danes were feeling a lot more skeptical.—
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The Super Bowl ad is the latest move by a president and administration that have fully embraced professional sports as a prime venue to deliver their message.—
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For some of the victims’ families, the interviews clarified how and why the crimes unfolded, filling in gaps that police files and court records never fully answered after years of unresolved questions.—
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The 40% The 2026 outlook is fairly compelling for bonds.—
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Typically local zoning commissions have fairly wide latitude in deciding whether large residential projects go forward.—
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His pass over the top of the defense was perfectly placed, allowing Flagg to catch it and do the rest.—
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Her accessories truly made the look, including a pair of crystal drop earrings, bowed stilettos, and a velvet bag, which perfectly matched Prince Harry’s velvety tux.—
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Pedro had painted the model in bright colors—red, blue, and yellow—and the circular ballet of the trio against the green jungle didn’t feel out of place; rather, the birds seemed to enjoy the homage being paid to them.—
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Nikita Zadorov rather comically grabbed Chinakhov by the scruff of the neck and dragged him out of the net.—
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“Quite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quite. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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