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Sentence examples for are literally from inspiring English sources

The phrase "are literally" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to emphasize that something is true in a strict or exact sense, often in contrast to a figurative or exaggerated meaning.
Example: "When I say I ran a marathon, I mean I are literally ran 26.2 miles without stopping."
Alternatives: "are actually" or "are truly".

Dictionary

are literally

adverb

Word for word; not figuratively; not as an idiom or metaphor

  • When I saw on the news that there would be no school tomorrow because of the snowstorm, I literally jumped for joy, and hit my head on the ceiling fan.

synonyms

actually
really
virtually

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People are literally homesick.

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The New York Times - Style

People are literally dying.

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The New Yorker

We are literally ON.

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The Guardian - Film

They are literally wankers.

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The Guardian

We are literally their enablers.

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The New York Times - Magazine

Steeler fans are literally everywhere.

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The New York Times

"Schools are literally falling apart.

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The New York Times

Rammstein are literally shit-hot.

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The Guardian - Music

There are literally no limits.

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The Guardian

Some are are literally apocalyptic.

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The Guardian - Arts

These are literally dark works.

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