Likewise
Likewise adverb - In addition to what has been said.
Purely
Purely adverb - For nothing other than.
Usage example: I fish purely for the fun of it—I don't care if I end up with no fish to fry
Both words in one sentence
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Purely Aesthetic Gender: Playing as male or female has no impact on gameplay, likewise for playing as an Exo or an Awoken.
Source: Video Game / Destiny -
Likewise, Reflector now exists purely to have three-ways.
Source: Twincest -
Likewise, she tried to kill Lydia purely because she knew too much.
Source: Monster / Live-Action TV
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