as in perfectly
without any flaws or errors
an ideally executed routine on the parallel bars that earned him perfect scores from the judges
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Recent Examples of ideally
Medved said the goal is to always recruit high school players, ideally bringing in two or three freshmen each year.
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 6 June 2025
Their reporting serves as the backbone of the credit ecosystem — ideally ensuring accuracy, consistency, and transparency.
—Dr. David Maimon, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Separately, an academic researcher at a university in Switzerland told CNBC that they had been provided with guidance to ideally travel into the U.S. via Canada where possible, or to attend conferences virtually to avoid any visa complications.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 1 June 2025
Then put the glass in the fridge to let the foam set for at least a minute, ideally three or four.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 31 May 2025
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 6 June 2025
Their reporting serves as the backbone of the credit ecosystem — ideally ensuring accuracy, consistency, and transparency.
—Dr. David Maimon, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Separately, an academic researcher at a university in Switzerland told CNBC that they had been provided with guidance to ideally travel into the U.S. via Canada where possible, or to attend conferences virtually to avoid any visa complications.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 1 June 2025
Then put the glass in the fridge to let the foam set for at least a minute, ideally three or four.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideally
perfectly
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This wisdom applies perfectly to brands seeking to connect with young consumers.—
Rupert Lee-Browne,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Her ensemble featured a simple yet striking little black dress with a semi-sheer bodice and a voluminous, inflated hemline, perfectly paired with dainty black mules and matching arm cuffs on both wrists.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
10 June 2025
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“Ideally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideally. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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