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
For pop music in particular, narrative can be fundamentally in tension with other imperatives.
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
The appeals court said imposing taxes and tariffs is fundamentally a power granted to Congress in the U.S. Constitution.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
The decision could have fundamentally reshaped how Google does business, and the Justice Department proposed sweeping changes including selling off Chrome or the Android operating system.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Or is there a factor which is fundamentally reshaping the labor market?
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
The appeals court said imposing taxes and tariffs is fundamentally a power granted to Congress in the U.S. Constitution.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
The decision could have fundamentally reshaped how Google does business, and the Justice Department proposed sweeping changes including selling off Chrome or the Android operating system.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Or is there a factor which is fundamentally reshaping the labor market?
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fundamentally
Adverb
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This led to Josh being involved in the day-to-day operations of the franchise for several months, essentially becoming the de facto general manager.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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This new contract is essentially a win-win situation for both parties.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The zoo brought in a vehicle similar to a garbage truck in order for the elephant to basically lean on to stand.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
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Storing any kind of food, including your pets', in these areas is basically asking pests to come over for a dinner party.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
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Much of the discrepancy here is likely tied more to sleep than to something inherently beneficial about getting up at the crack of dawn.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
4 Sep. 2025
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Despite an increase in workload, Currie says the program isn’t going anywhere as long as people believe that wildlife is inherently valuable.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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