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
Netflix has yet to set a release date for Wednesday season 3, but Gough and Millar told Collider that season 3 would ideally premiere sometime in 2027.
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Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
And remember to keep up with professional cleanings, ideally once a year.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Trump wants Zelensky to sign a peace agreement with Russia and a deal with the United States and European nations that gives Ukraine its security guarantees all in one go, ideally in a big ceremony marking the end of the war.
—Clarissa Ward, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
Competitive primary races like these give voters more choices and, ideally, produce stronger public servants.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
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Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
And remember to keep up with professional cleanings, ideally once a year.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Trump wants Zelensky to sign a peace agreement with Russia and a deal with the United States and European nations that gives Ukraine its security guarantees all in one go, ideally in a big ceremony marking the end of the war.
—Clarissa Ward, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
Competitive primary races like these give voters more choices and, ideally, produce stronger public servants.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideally
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Fresh produce, ricotta, lemon, mint, and pasta shells create a perfectly balanced creamy and crunchy spring dinner that is filling without leaving you feeling stuffed.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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The bright red, tubular flowers attract hummingbirds, whose long beaks and tongues perfectly suit the flower shape.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Gold chrome vines creep across the nail bed, hinting at a sprawling lawn with immaculately cared-for rose bushes.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
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Today, it is immaculately maintained by the family and on-island staff.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Ideally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideally. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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