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
Cal is fixated chiefly on using his bonus to buy a vintage MGB convertible car.
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Caroline Blair, People.com, 11 June 2025
The biggest surprise of all would be an increase in the overall spending envelope, perhaps justified by the fact that the economic outlook has been altered by unforeseen events, chiefly U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
—Ian King, CNBC, 11 June 2025
By relying chiefly on information technology experts, Musk ended up stumbling through Washington and sometimes cutting employees vital to President Donald Trump’s own agenda.
—Thomas Beaumont, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Outflows of $27 million slimmed AUMs to $7 billion, chiefly due to liquidations in Australia and South Africa.
—Royston Wild, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Caroline Blair, People.com, 11 June 2025
The biggest surprise of all would be an increase in the overall spending envelope, perhaps justified by the fact that the economic outlook has been altered by unforeseen events, chiefly U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
—Ian King, CNBC, 11 June 2025
By relying chiefly on information technology experts, Musk ended up stumbling through Washington and sometimes cutting employees vital to President Donald Trump’s own agenda.
—Thomas Beaumont, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Outflows of $27 million slimmed AUMs to $7 billion, chiefly due to liquidations in Australia and South Africa.
—Royston Wild, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chiefly
Adverb
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The company's new foray into telecommunications mainly comprises a licensing agreement.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
17 June 2025
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In April, Russia launched 70 missiles and 145 drones toward Ukraine, mainly targeting the capital city, killing at least 12 people and injuring 90 more.—
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN Money,
17 June 2025
Adverb
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This war is mostly for show at this point, in other words, and investors are returning to fundamentals rather than politics.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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Around 20% of global liquid natural gas exports also flow through the passage, mostly originating from Qatar.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
24 June 2025
Adverb
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Kush + Orange Juice 2 came less than a year after Wiz Owens, a mixtape that was primarily done in collaboration with Sledgren.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
17 June 2025
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Ionescu learned English at school but still primarily speaks Romanian with her family.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
Adverb
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Our backyards, playgrounds, fields and parks remain largely disconnected from the digital advancements that have transformed our homes and indoor spaces.—
Shane Dyer,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The crew's return date is largely dependent on weather at Dragon's splashdown zone in the Pacific Ocean.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
25 June 2025
Adverb
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In a team game predominantly shaped by skill, technique and coaching, is there enough to gain?—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Furthermore, the company's forthcoming pipeline of projects is predominantly centered on renewable assets.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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“Chiefly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chiefly. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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