massively

adverb

Definition of massivelynext
as in highly
to a large extent or degree I am massively irritated by this new development

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Recent Examples of massively From warehouse robotics to self-driving vehicles, physical AI is likely to have a massively positive impact on how packages get to our door. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026 In general, human astronauts on Mars would massively expand our ability and flexibility to search for life. — Lee Billings, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2026 This includes small angled drills that will fit in spaces no ordinary drill can reach as well as massively powerful SDS rotary hammers and demolition drills. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 Safran also noted that Season 2 would need to be up to par with Season 1, which enjoyed a massively successful premiere and run. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 As a related party, the sponsorship deal needed to comply with fair market value and UEFA’s panel found that the deal massively overstated its value. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026 Actors in massively internationally popular Thai TV dramas, such as Loewe ambassadors Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul and Tawan Vihokratana, in particular, are also accounted for. — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026 Freshman Luke Wafle delivered five tackles and one massively important sack of Penn State quarterback Rocco Becht for a loss of 10 yards with six minutes left in regulation. — Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026 This was a back-door effort to coerce Detroit to phase out the internal combustion engine, as the only realistic way car makers could meet the requirement was to massively expand their EV or hybrid inventories. — Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for massively
  1. highly
  2. greatly
  3. considerably
  4. much
  5. utterly
  6. significantly
Adverb
  • There is not enough evidence on the effects of ingesting large amounts or highly concentrated clove formulations, especially for people who are pregnant or nursing.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The tank contained 6,000 to 7,000 gallons of highly flammable methyl methacrylate.
    — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of highly
Adverb
  • You will be greatly missed by a community that truly loved you and will continue to do so until the end of time.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, its democratic institutions have faced endless attacks by Netanyahu and his allies, who have proposed laws that would, among other things, greatly curtail the power of Israel’s courts.
    — Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of greatly
Adverb
  • Direct-to-device technology could therefore expand the addressable market considerably.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • But the serious conversations about cutting back on spending and raising taxes taking place in Europe are considerably less serious in the United States.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of considerably
Adverb
  • After scoring just four points on six field-goal attempts in Friday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons, Adebayo was much more aggressive in looking for his own offense on Saturday.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026
  • For the ultrawealthy, preparing children to inherit their fortunes is a long process that is much more than just transferring assets.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of much
Adverb
  • Comparing the administration's fight to protect women and women's spaces from males to rape, is utterly disgusting and actually devalues those atrocities and crimes against actual women.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Humanity has become an Earth-System force in the most utterly literal way—by moving a lot of earth.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of utterly
Adverb
  • America’s Micron is building fabs in the United States, but significantly replacing Korea’s output is not realistic.
    — Dan Blumenthal, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • DoorDash previously bid for Instacart in 2021, but at a significantly higher valuation.
    — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of significantly

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“Massively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/massively. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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