truly

Example Sentences

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Thirty-five years after his death, jazz giant Miles Davis, who would have turned 100 years old Tuesday, remains a truly larger-than-life figure in music and well beyond.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

On the football pitch, of course, he did things that were truly out of the ordinary.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

We are truly building the infrastructure of the future.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

It’s a treat for adults and children alike, especially considering how much her sculptures make you want to reach out and touch, testing if they truly are made of metal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“Yes. That was truly the worst part,” said Balthilda.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff