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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Place lettuce away from the front of the fridge, ideally in a crisper drawer, to help keep its climate fairly stable, even when the door opens and closes.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2025
Plants are better able to take up aluminum in acidic soil, ideally with a pH between 5.0 and 5.5.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
Having food too close to bedtime can keep your body from releasing sleep-inducing melatonin, which is why Zee recommends stopping eating a few hours before bed (ideally, two or three).
—Ashley Abramson, Allure, 13 Feb. 2025
Aim for at least half, though ideally more, of your baby's naps to be in their bassinet or crib.
—Heather Gowen Walsh, Parents, 13 Feb. 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2025
Plants are better able to take up aluminum in acidic soil, ideally with a pH between 5.0 and 5.5.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
Having food too close to bedtime can keep your body from releasing sleep-inducing melatonin, which is why Zee recommends stopping eating a few hours before bed (ideally, two or three).
—Ashley Abramson, Allure, 13 Feb. 2025
Aim for at least half, though ideally more, of your baby's naps to be in their bassinet or crib.
—Heather Gowen Walsh, Parents, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Ideally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideally. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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