fundamentally

Definition of fundamentallynext
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 The nation does have some election-fraud and counting problems, but its election system is fundamentally secure. — The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2026 Cramer argued that today's AI companies are fundamentally different from the speculative businesses that collapsed during the dot-com bust. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026 But doing so could require fundamentally rethinking the course — and deciding what kind of marathon Charlotte wants to become. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026 But what took place on Tuesday night far exceeded their most rosy expectations and amounted to a rout that will fundamentally change the balance of power in Washington. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fundamentally
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Adverb
  • That anger essentially becomes Dylan’s oxygen by the end of the run.
    — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The ability of photoacids — essentially dyes — to absorb and eject carbon dioxide was revealed in 2013 research from the Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, known as CSIRO.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026
Adverb
  • Osborne, fighting for a first down, fumbled the ball, basically putting in Hickman-Collins’ stomach as the defender was on his back at the Huskies’ 22.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Bri reached basically the same conclusion without bothering with the cardio experiment.
    — Kevin Fanady, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
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  • Crypto is an inherently risky investment, due in part to its volatility and a general lack of regulatory oversight.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Limiting the spending ranges of teams should make the league inherently more fair, according to MLB executives.
    — Alex Sherman, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

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“Fundamentally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fundamentally. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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