Except
Except verb - To present an opposing opinion or argument.
Wholly
Wholly adverb - To a full extent or degree.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- New Rules as the Plot Demands: In some adventures where Frosty is featured, her magical capabilities are left wholly undefined, except to say that they're vaguely similar to the hermetic tradition.
Source: Characters / Shadowrun -
Except when they're using a disguise for something wholly nonthreatening, like Pokémon contests.
Source: Clark Kenting -
Except for the coven lampshading it on their first arrival, this is treated as wholly unremarkable.
Source: Webcomic / Magick Chicks
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