10
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6
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5
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5
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5
really(adverb, absolutely, very, reality, exactly)
4
truly(adverb, reality)
3
existing(adjective, adverb, physical, material, fact)
3
historical
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2
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2
absolutely(well, really, exactly, easily, truly)
2
authentic(physical, material, actual)
2
authentically(well, absolutely, very, really, exactly)
2
beyond doubt(expression, well, absolutely, really, exactly)
2
from fact(adjective, adverb, fact)
2
in actuality(expression, well, absolutely, very, really)
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