literally

Example Sentences

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The date is determined through a calculation known as computus paschalis, literally “computation of Easter” in Latin.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Plus, much of the interest in the sector is driven not just by hope for a literally out-of-this-world future, but by a series of “what ifs.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

“These papers have been cited, in some cases, literally tens of thousands of times.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

When Desai plans the company’s season lineup, he always surveys the year ahead — literally.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

“Whoa, Zayd. Did you hear what your sister literally just said?”

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan