as in mainly
for the most part
our video collection consists chiefly of comedies, but we have a few horror movies
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Recent Examples of chiefly
Lesotho has a large trade surplus with the U.S., chiefly made up of diamonds and textiles.
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Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
The GameCube adapter is only supported on the original Switch for very specific games, chiefly Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
—Matt Kamen, Wired News, 16 Apr. 2025
High Stakes Holiday is chiefly lensing in the Palms Casino in Las Vegas.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2025
Yet, for all the frivolities, there are some key differences to consider, chiefly in the domestic schedules.
—Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
The GameCube adapter is only supported on the original Switch for very specific games, chiefly Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
—Matt Kamen, Wired News, 16 Apr. 2025
High Stakes Holiday is chiefly lensing in the Palms Casino in Las Vegas.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2025
Yet, for all the frivolities, there are some key differences to consider, chiefly in the domestic schedules.
—Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chiefly
Adverb
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Aruba has been on my bucket list for a while, mainly because of its pristine beaches.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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That will only earn you small, incremental gains, mainly on the individual level.—
Glenn Mathis,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Warner Brothers and Legendary Pictures’ A Minecraft Movie, the biggest blockbuster of 2025, so far, was mostly shot in New Zealand, with some production in Canada.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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Not too long ago, the Met Gala was mostly contained to the first Monday in May.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
4 May 2025
Adverb
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Abigail Glasgow is a freelance reporter primarily covering the intersection of the criminal legal system with art/design.—
Abigail Glasgow,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2025
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Administration officials often argue that in both cases, the president is primarily concerned about foreign interference and its impact on national security.—
Shannon K. Kingston,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Despite these warnings, and representatives of the industry lobbying for a tariff exemption, the administration has largely downplayed the issue as insignificant in the context of its broader economic goals.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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This annual meeting season, conservative groups like the National Center For Public Policy Research, The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the National Legal and Policy Center have offered anti-DEI proposals, largely focusing on removing DEI considerations from executive compensation.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Adverb
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Since then, Tibet has seen an unprecedented surge in tourism, predominantly from mainland China with visitors flocking to the region for spiritual exploration.—
Steven Jiang,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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The same thing happened when a predominantly Black cast and director were introduced into the Marvel Universe with Black Panther.—
Sonia Thompson,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Chiefly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chiefly. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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