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Recent Examples of critically
Carolina Maria de Jesus’s story has inspired theatrical plays, musical works, and artistic adaptations in Brazil for decades, and many of these projects were highly successful both critically and culturally.
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Roberto Prieto, Variety, 26 May 2026
There were theories that 007 First Light could slide in as one of the sleeper hits of 2026, and, at least critically, that idea seems to be panning out.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Contreras left the scene and left the woman critically injured, prosecutors said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 26 May 2026
One man was killed and three other people were injured — two critically — when a vehicle rear-ended another one stopped at a red light, authorities said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Four other people were injured in the crash, three critically, the state agency reported.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Soldiers and civilians lay side by side, many of them critically injured by artillery shells, drones, or cruise missiles.
—Martha Raddatz, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
As far as Dos Santos is concerned, this period is critically important.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 25 May 2026
Andrew Wolfe, then 24, was critically wounded.
—Darlene Superville, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Roberto Prieto, Variety, 26 May 2026
There were theories that 007 First Light could slide in as one of the sleeper hits of 2026, and, at least critically, that idea seems to be panning out.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Contreras left the scene and left the woman critically injured, prosecutors said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 26 May 2026
One man was killed and three other people were injured — two critically — when a vehicle rear-ended another one stopped at a red light, authorities said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Four other people were injured in the crash, three critically, the state agency reported.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Soldiers and civilians lay side by side, many of them critically injured by artillery shells, drones, or cruise missiles.
—Martha Raddatz, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
As far as Dos Santos is concerned, this period is critically important.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 25 May 2026
Andrew Wolfe, then 24, was critically wounded.
—Darlene Superville, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for critically
Adverb
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 May 2026
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If the war in Ukraine is not just a pretext for the internet shutdown, this all exposes how deeply the conflict has negatively reshaped life inside Russia.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Adverb
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Sure, the White House is cynically exploiting a painful situation.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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All these decades later, a great many people still think gasoline supplies and prices are being cynically gamed by the oil companies.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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In Europe, a staggering three quarters of Germans and French view China unfavorably.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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The poll found that Talarico is viewed favorably by 46% of November 2026 Texas likely voters and unfavorably by35%.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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The craze has even spawned knockoffs, disparagingly known as Lafufu.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Mar. 2026
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Trump wrote, referring disparagingly to its defense capabilities under Denmark.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Critically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critically. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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