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I don't think that the clever idea behind the cover really translates as well as Carnevale probably wanted it to, but still, it's a very strong cover.

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  1. adverb In actual truth or fact: The horseshoe crab isn't really a crab at all.
  2. adverb Truly; genuinely: That was a really enjoyable evening.
  3. adverb Indeed: Really, you shouldn't have done it.

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  • Everyone should realize what this really is about. —  Pam's House Blend - Front Page
  • This really is a common failing of too many open source applications. —  doggdot.us
  • If President Barack Obama really is a pragmatic problem-solver and not a liberal ideologue, he will stop pushing for a government-run insurance plan as part of health care reform.
  • This really is amazing, and one of the most bizarre press conferences I have ever seen —  Multi Medium
  • Canada really is a great place to learn and live. said: —  LearnHub Activities
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Etymologies (3)

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  1. from real + -ly.
  2. from Middle English realyche, realy, rially, realliche; from real + -ly. Cf. royally.
  3. from re- + ally. Cf. rally.
 

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