ideally
adverb
ide·al·ly
ī-ˈdē-ə-lē 
-ˈdē(-ə)l-lē
1
b
: for best results
ideally, the counselor should vary his techniques for each applicant—
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c
: in accordance with an ideal or typical standard : classically
2
: in relation to an exemplar
3
: in idea or imagination : mentally
Examples of ideally in a Sentence
His skills made him ideally suited for the job.
They were ideally suited to one another.
The ski slope was situated ideally.
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That could mean walking for at least 30 minutes daily, ideally at a level of intensity that makes talking a little difficult, Verghese said.
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Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
After all the clothing and laundry have been folded, and ideally, all socks have been found and compiled into their respective bin, then begin matching and folding socks together.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
That could mean walking for at least 30 minutes daily, ideally at a level of intensity that makes talking a little difficult, Verghese said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
But consolidation should be considered carefully, ideally with an advisor, because there may be trade-offs in protections or access.
—Larry Light, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ideally
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ideally
adverb
ide·al·ly
ī-ˈdē-ə-lē
-ˈdē(-ə)l-lē
1
: in agreement with an ideal : perfectly
ideally suited to the job
2
: for best results
ideally, each student should arrive early
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