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
When stopping by the roadside is your only option, position your vehicle as far off the road as possible, ideally beyond guardrails.
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Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2025
Melvin ideally would’ve picked Sunday to give Lee a break — second consecutive day game, left-handed starter on the mound — but there weren’t any right-handed alternatives.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
But the main appeal for Cuomo is probably that, unlike the videos—which have forced him to venture into such unfamiliar lands as the Upper West Side—the replies can be done from home, ideally by an intern, without the former governor having to interact with another person in real life.
—Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2025
Presley-Cowen, who is facilitating the effort, said the group ideally will identify and launch one or two projects to serve as a catalyst for future development.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
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Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2025
Melvin ideally would’ve picked Sunday to give Lee a break — second consecutive day game, left-handed starter on the mound — but there weren’t any right-handed alternatives.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
But the main appeal for Cuomo is probably that, unlike the videos—which have forced him to venture into such unfamiliar lands as the Upper West Side—the replies can be done from home, ideally by an intern, without the former governor having to interact with another person in real life.
—Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2025
Presley-Cowen, who is facilitating the effort, said the group ideally will identify and launch one or two projects to serve as a catalyst for future development.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideally
perfectly
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The menu features succulent beef joints and tender game meats, accompanied by perfectly roasted root vegetables.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The proposal was perfectly on brand for the low-key couple.—
Sarah Jones,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Ideally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideally. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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