as in practically
very close to but not completely
fell in love with a man who was virtually penniless
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Recent Examples of virtually
Samsung makes about a third of the world’s DRAM—the memory inside virtually every phone, laptop, server, and data center on the planet.
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Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 17 May 2026
At that point, the country was known for its eco-lodges and beach hotels, but high-level luxury was virtually nonexistent.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
That seems virtually unprecedented.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
That means being prepared for virtually any situation at any moment.
—Meena Thiruvengadam, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
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Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 17 May 2026
At that point, the country was known for its eco-lodges and beach hotels, but high-level luxury was virtually nonexistent.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
That seems virtually unprecedented.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
That means being prepared for virtually any situation at any moment.
—Meena Thiruvengadam, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for virtually
Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtually
Adverb
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Built for a light and bouncy stride, these sneakers practically glide with you, making long travel days noticeably easier.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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The film had practically no marketing spend and reached audiences through Markiplier’s large social presence.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
Adverb
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The Religion News Service reports the speakers are almost entirely conservative Christians, a key part of the president’s political base.—
Joseph Bonasia,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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This game may not carry the same weight, depending on the records of both teams going in, but the intrigue will almost certainly be there.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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Yet she’s viewed, like everything else in the movie, with an adoration that is nearly transcendental.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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No Stanley Cup since 1967, and the Maple Leafs went nearly 20 years between series wins between 2004 and 2023.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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“Virtually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtually. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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