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
Residents should take clear, dated photos and videos, ideally with wide shots and close-ups, and should report concerns in writing.
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Keegan A. Berry, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Make sure there are at least two, ideally three or four, inches of mulch all around the tree, but not touching the trunk itself.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
For cornerbacks, Hafley ideally wants someone who can excel at all three levels of coverage – line of scrimmage, intermediate and deep.
—Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, some want legislators to pass laws that provide more extensive relief and, ideally, prevention.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Keegan A. Berry, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Make sure there are at least two, ideally three or four, inches of mulch all around the tree, but not touching the trunk itself.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
For cornerbacks, Hafley ideally wants someone who can excel at all three levels of coverage – line of scrimmage, intermediate and deep.
—Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, some want legislators to pass laws that provide more extensive relief and, ideally, prevention.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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In the regional final against Notre Dame, Heckel drove past her defender and hit a falling-down right-hander that bounced perfectly off the glass and in right before the buzzer and gave UConn a 32-25 lead heading into the locker room at halftime.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
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The operation seemingly goes perfectly, allowing Conley to walk off with another success.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Enclosed behind a barrier, a theme park is immaculately clean and features fancy landscaping and roving mascots who pose for photos and spread positive vibes.—
John Haddad,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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Although immaculately updated, traces of the past remain in the property’s 26 miles of crown moulding restored by a team from Paris.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Ideally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideally. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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