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
This would ideally take the form of an independent federal government corporation.
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Imran Khalid, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Here’s hoping something significant is in play, ideally for both teams as playoff positioning crystallizes.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Price Strategically Smart pricing starts with a careful look at recent sales of comparable homes within a tight radius — ideally the same subdivision or a few blocks away.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
The soil will ideally be like a wrung-out sponge, not dripping or soggy.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
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Imran Khalid, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Here’s hoping something significant is in play, ideally for both teams as playoff positioning crystallizes.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Price Strategically Smart pricing starts with a careful look at recent sales of comparable homes within a tight radius — ideally the same subdivision or a few blocks away.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
The soil will ideally be like a wrung-out sponge, not dripping or soggy.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for ideally
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideally
Adverb
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To have a rocket launch with astronauts on board go perfectly well is even more amazing.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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In one study, 64 percent of the time, the mongooses managed it perfectly.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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Whatever emerges from the bubbling oil of the fryer — fish and chips; thick, thin and curly fries; Scotch eggs and bangers — is immaculately fried.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Enclosed behind a barrier, a theme park is immaculately clean and features fancy landscaping and roving mascots who pose for photos and spread positive vibes.—
John Haddad,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Ideally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideally. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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