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Recent Examples of realistically
These anemic classics are best enjoyed on a leisurely drive or, more realistically, as a static sculpture on a concours lawn, recalling a more bucolic past.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
So realistically, the easiest solution to this problem could be the very cable structures that streaming once seemed to (positively) fight against.
—John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Scientists have been working to better track the journey of dust and more realistically simulate its climatic effects.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
The majority of commenters told the OP that the job opportunity might not realistically be the best fit for her.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
If this is what the Giants are going to look like with Wilson under center, how long can Daboll realistically keep first-round quarterback Jaxson Dart on the bench?
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
After that, fertility clinics may have age cutoffs for those who want to use their own eggs because, realistically, the chances getting pregnant are so small, there’re not feasible, Choi says.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 2 Sep. 2025
However, the Bengals are realistically locked in for at least $58 million over the course of the next couple of seasons.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
So realistically, the easiest solution to this problem could be the very cable structures that streaming once seemed to (positively) fight against.
—John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Scientists have been working to better track the journey of dust and more realistically simulate its climatic effects.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
The majority of commenters told the OP that the job opportunity might not realistically be the best fit for her.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
If this is what the Giants are going to look like with Wilson under center, how long can Daboll realistically keep first-round quarterback Jaxson Dart on the bench?
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
After that, fertility clinics may have age cutoffs for those who want to use their own eggs because, realistically, the chances getting pregnant are so small, there’re not feasible, Choi says.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 2 Sep. 2025
However, the Bengals are realistically locked in for at least $58 million over the course of the next couple of seasons.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realistically
Adverb
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The small increase in inflation is almost certainly due to Trump’s tariffs.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025
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Carlsbad certainly belongs in the talk for the most complete teams in the section.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The growth is undoubtedly thanks at least in part to the move to CBS after the 2024 ceremony was simulcast across Paramount cable networks, Univision, Unimas and streaming on Paramount+.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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The therapist undoubtedly realizes that contemporary AI is doing so and that tons of people are using AI for that purpose.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The Bitter Mai is also, improbably, absolutely delicious.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
13 Sep. 2025
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That would absolutely be a record for an anime movie.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Hacks nominee Jean Smart looked positively regal in an emerald green turtleneck Christian Siriano gown and a statement necklace as well as other pieces from Rahaminov Diamonds.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Marko, however, is looking positively at Red Bull's form after the Italian GP.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The Patek Philippe Nautilus, Richard Mille RM, Rolex GMT-Master II, and Rolex Daytona are unquestionably titans in the vast pantheon of contemporary horology, with a fervent and international following.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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His seat is unquestionably hot.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Realistically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realistically. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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