as in essentially
at the most basic level
All people are fundamentally the same. I disagree with some of her points, but fundamentally she's right. His plan is fundamentally different.
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Recent Examples of fundamentally
Rearranging electrolysis chemistry with waste But this new method developed by a joint team from China Agricultural University and Nanyang Technological University closes that gap by fundamentally rearranging the chemistry of the reaction.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2026
These machines have fundamentally altered our streets.
—Sameer Butt, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
Taking the time to browse the shelves versus zeroing in on a specific book for purchase ahead of time are two fundamentally different experiences.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
Even with state and federal backing, developers are retreating and selling properties, signaling that grassroots activism is fundamentally reshaping Big Tech’s expansion strategy.
—Marc Levy, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2026
These machines have fundamentally altered our streets.
—Sameer Butt, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
Taking the time to browse the shelves versus zeroing in on a specific book for purchase ahead of time are two fundamentally different experiences.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
Even with state and federal backing, developers are retreating and selling properties, signaling that grassroots activism is fundamentally reshaping Big Tech’s expansion strategy.
—Marc Levy, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fundamentally
Adverb
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One project and two major project components are complete, another is essentially finished and six are under construction, according to the report.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The format of the episode essentially pairs everyone off into five groups of two.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Andy the Door Bum ended up basically playing a performance after almost all of those screenings.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Some look like squiggles, zigzaggy lightning bolts or sun rays, but the wonder, marveled Hammel-Sawyer, is how the makers were able to do the mental math to keep the patterns even and consistent, even for baskets that were basically everyday tools.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Overall, beer isn't inherently worse than other types of alcohol.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
8 Jan. 2026
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For one, walking with two feet is inherently less stable than four, nevermind a set of wheels.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
7 Jan. 2026
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