as in perfectly
without any flaws or errors
an ideally executed routine on the parallel bars that earned him perfect scores from the judges
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Recent Examples of ideally
Scouts would have liked to see more games against elite competition, and ideally, a transfer to a Power 5 league to evaluate him as a possible 2027 lottery pick.
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John Hollinger, New York Times, 20 June 2026
When stopping by the roadside is your only option, position your vehicle as far off the road as possible, ideally beyond guardrails.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Identify a safe space in your home or workplace, ideally a basement or interior room without windows.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 18 June 2026
Next, apply a lipstick or lip stain with a matte finish—ideally patted on with your fingers—to finish it off.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 17 June 2026
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John Hollinger, New York Times, 20 June 2026
When stopping by the roadside is your only option, position your vehicle as far off the road as possible, ideally beyond guardrails.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Identify a safe space in your home or workplace, ideally a basement or interior room without windows.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 18 June 2026
Next, apply a lipstick or lip stain with a matte finish—ideally patted on with your fingers—to finish it off.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideally
Adverb
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The passage is incoherent, yet, in conflating progressive reform with arrogant blind faith, it is perfectly suited to Vance’s cynical conservatism.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
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The robust selection feels bespoke and unexpected, catering perfectly to anyone on the hunt for something truly unique.—
Alyssa Longobucco,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
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This boozy, creamy, milkshake-like cocktail is captured immaculately in pie form, with all the flavors and textures of that dangerously potent drink.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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Expect a white-glove experience with thoughtful, immaculately plated dishes all while dining under a ceiling of ornate blue and gold frescoes.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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“Ideally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideally. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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