fragmentarily

adverb

Definition of fragmentarilynext
as in somewhat

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fragmentarily
  1. somewhat
  2. relatively
  3. quite
  4. moderately
  5. pretty
  6. rather
Adverb
  • The Torcal’s response on-center is deliberately somewhat muted, progressing as the driver turns the wheel, helping maintain the illusion that the Torcal’s mere inertia is sufficient to carry it through irregularities in the path ahead.
    — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Had Meta refused to settle and lost, the company could have faced as much as $200 billion in combined penalties, Reuters reported — suggesting that the social media giant was probably at least somewhat concerned about the possibility of a loss.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of somewhat
Adverb
  • Renewable capacity can be added relatively quickly, but intermittency increases the need for storage, firm generation, and transmission.
    — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Flippo’s main opponent is Teresa Benitez-Thompson, 48, a longtime Reno resident, former member of the state Assembly and a relatively moderate Democrat.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of relatively
Adverb
  • It's been quite a disappointing year for home shoppers who waited since 2023 for rates to cool off.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • However, the approach is marred by low throughput, and the process is also quite complex to execute.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of quite
Adverb
  • While milk is culturally beloved, health officials are urging people to consume it more moderately.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The artist describes marquetry as moderately difficult, requiring patience, precision, and a steady hand.
    — Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of moderately
Adverb
  • This pretty green bottle holds a luxe Korean formula inspired by their iconic scalp treatments.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Another angle to factor in is that Baltimore and Cincinnati have pretty low floors.
    — Austin Mock, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of pretty
Adverb
  • Protectionism is generally not the cause of trade conflicts, but rather a symptom of imbalances that have endured for too long.
    — MICHAEL PETTIS, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Thus polytheistic worship of deities and monist philosophy are not opposed but rather different ways of reaching the divine.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
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“Fragmentarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fragmentarily. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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