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
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.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
The dolphins are chiefly threatened by the fishing industry — as they are sometimes accidentally caught in fishing nets, according to WWF.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
The countermeasures, if implemented, will target around 21 billion euros worth of U.S. goods ranging from agricultural products to clothing, chiefly with a tariff rate of 25%.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 8 May 2025
Limitations and future research The study did have some limitations, chiefly the low number of samples.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
The dolphins are chiefly threatened by the fishing industry — as they are sometimes accidentally caught in fishing nets, according to WWF.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
The countermeasures, if implemented, will target around 21 billion euros worth of U.S. goods ranging from agricultural products to clothing, chiefly with a tariff rate of 25%.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 8 May 2025
Limitations and future research The study did have some limitations, chiefly the low number of samples.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chiefly
Adverb
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The concern surrounding eggs and cholesterol is mainly to do with eating the egg yolk, where the majority of the dietary cholesterol is concentrated, says O’Neal.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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The brand’s Kali Kali kohl pencils come in a range of mainly neutral shades, but its royal-blue Neela Neela iteration makes for a vibrant waterline accent or a smudgy statement.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
Adverb
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The Shops at Merrick Park, an open-air shopping mall, is a mile away from the mostly quiet Miami Sears.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2025
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The super midsize jet, with seating for up to 11 passengers, is used mostly for business travel but has also already been transport for a family trip to Europe.—
Daniel Cote,
Robb Report,
19 May 2025
Adverb
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Muller works primarily with non-speaking autistic children.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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The Presidential Seal is governed by strict regulations under federal law, primarily 18 U.S.C. § 713 and Executive Order 11649.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
Adverb
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These changes largely involved the response to infections.—
Kermit Pattison,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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The district’s capital budget, which pays for construction, however, is largely shielded because it is mostly funded by local money that is not tied to enrollment.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 May 2025
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Leading the predominantly deaf cast are Raffie Julien, Brian Duffy, Matty Gurney, and Claire Wetherall.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
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About 97% of the clothes and shoes purchased in the U.S. are imported, predominantly from Asia, according to the American Apparel & Footwear Association.—
Michelle Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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“Chiefly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chiefly. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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