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
Barreto, while maintaining the FWC’s investigation contributed to Pino now facing a felony charge, said aspects of the investigation, chiefly why the body camera footage wasn’t retained as evidence, will be reevaluated.
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
Samuel Barber’s even more opulent music drama by the same name opened the Met’s new house in 1966, with Price as the queen of queens, and is now remembered chiefly as a spectacular dud.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 13 May 2025
Can Alonso make betting on Madrid’s attackers more worthwhile – chiefly Mbappé?
Brett: Mbappé is 66/1 to win the Ballon d’Or despite leading La Liga in goals (27) and shots per 90 (4.40).
—Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Some have found evidence of environmental factors, chiefly experienced by women in pregnancy, though some question whether any such factors can be primary determinants of ASD.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
Samuel Barber’s even more opulent music drama by the same name opened the Met’s new house in 1966, with Price as the queen of queens, and is now remembered chiefly as a spectacular dud.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 13 May 2025
Can Alonso make betting on Madrid’s attackers more worthwhile – chiefly Mbappé?
Brett: Mbappé is 66/1 to win the Ballon d’Or despite leading La Liga in goals (27) and shots per 90 (4.40).
—Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Some have found evidence of environmental factors, chiefly experienced by women in pregnancy, though some question whether any such factors can be primary determinants of ASD.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chiefly
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India is familiar with crowd accidents, mainly at religious events.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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People take in atrazine mainly through their drinking water, after farm runoff carries the pesticide into local water systems.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
5 June 2025
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So far, the protests have been centered mostly in downtown LA near City Hall and a federal detention center where some immigrants are being held.—
Krysta Fauria,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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Expect mostly sunny skies with widespread smoke throughout the day.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2025
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Another group, led primarily by Maryland farmers, started collecting signatures to challenge the Renewable Energy Certainty Act, which focuses on solar farm siting in the state.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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The Hudsons’ parents are actress Goldie Hawn and musician Bill Hudson, though both were primarily raised by Hawn and her longtime partner, Kurt Russell.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
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On the other hand, an attack on Hormozgan oil facilities would likely be more about symbolism given that many of the province's terminals are largely unused.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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But contrary to popular opinion outside of L.A., the anti-ICE demonstrations have largely been peaceful.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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But Iowa, the strategist said, is a predominantly white early state compared to other early nominating states.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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The collection is predominantly 14-karat gold, reclaimed diamonds and unique natural pearls.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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“Chiefly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chiefly. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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