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
Larrañaga relishes serving the less audacious, too—ideally with a creative twist.
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The Editors,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
Here’s a look at the five booster chips, and when they should ideally be used.
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Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Designers are now keen to bring the conversational focus back to the actual fashion on runways, and ideally the clothes shown thereon (or the toes beneath the clothes) — which, as many a business analyst will tell you, fashion execs and brand designers alike are very eager to sell.
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Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Key Takeaways To avoid dead butt syndrome, stand up and move around at least once every hour, ideally every 30 minutes.
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Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2026
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The Editors,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
Here’s a look at the five booster chips, and when they should ideally be used.
—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Designers are now keen to bring the conversational focus back to the actual fashion on runways, and ideally the clothes shown thereon (or the toes beneath the clothes) — which, as many a business analyst will tell you, fashion execs and brand designers alike are very eager to sell.
—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Key Takeaways To avoid dead butt syndrome, stand up and move around at least once every hour, ideally every 30 minutes.
—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for ideally
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideally
Adverb
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All the President’s Men' (1976) Not only an American classic, but likely the only movie where a close-up of a busy typewriter is a perfectly satisfying ending.
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Cheesy, salty, and perfectly spicy, these Southern favorites will be the first snack snatched up at your gathering.
Adverb
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Tradwife social media content typically offers an aspirational narrative in the form of videos depicting immaculately groomed, hyperfeminine women, often sporting vintage styles, cooking meals from scratch, and homeschooling their children.
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This boozy, creamy, milkshake-like cocktail is captured immaculately in pie form, with all the flavors and textures of that dangerously potent drink.
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