: for the greatest part : mainly
a mostly accurate story
Examples of mostly in a Sentence
the weather this month has been mostly mild
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While Chambers stays mostly out of the spotlight, Lilty and Aken have been more public, even sharing a special birthday message for Cliff on the singer's Instagram in July 2020.
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Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
Microwave chocolate in a microwavable mug or small bowl on HIGH until mostly melted, 1 minute, 30 seconds to 2 minutes, stopping to stir every 20 seconds; continue stirring until smooth.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
Just the offensive line, down starting right tackle Rob Havenstein, keeping Stafford mostly upright and tight end Colby Parkinson adding four catches for 41 yards and a touchdown for a third straight game in Tyler Higbee’s absence.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025
Batheba’s memories of her childhood are mostly an unhappy blur.
—Ben Taub, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
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Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
Microwave chocolate in a microwavable mug or small bowl on HIGH until mostly melted, 1 minute, 30 seconds to 2 minutes, stopping to stir every 20 seconds; continue stirring until smooth.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
Just the offensive line, down starting right tackle Rob Havenstein, keeping Stafford mostly upright and tight end Colby Parkinson adding four catches for 41 yards and a touchdown for a third straight game in Tyler Higbee’s absence.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025
Batheba’s memories of her childhood are mostly an unhappy blur.
—Ben Taub, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Mostly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mostly. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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