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
This includes storing your sweet potatoes in a cool, dark area (ideally 55 to 60°F).
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Crevette answers all your seafood desires, while other options include crepes and waffles, beers and glasses of wine, ideally consumed gazing over the sunset.
—Maddy Odom, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
The National Weather Service recommends getting to the lowest level possible, ideally a basement or interior room on the lowest floor.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The group depends on county assistance and private landowners for suitable release sites — ideally large properties of at least 100 acres with a reliable water source that won’t dry up during the summer.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Crevette answers all your seafood desires, while other options include crepes and waffles, beers and glasses of wine, ideally consumed gazing over the sunset.
—Maddy Odom, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
The National Weather Service recommends getting to the lowest level possible, ideally a basement or interior room on the lowest floor.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The group depends on county assistance and private landowners for suitable release sites — ideally large properties of at least 100 acres with a reliable water source that won’t dry up during the summer.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideally
Adverb
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Her racial ambiguity was perfectly calibrated to an era in which brands were clamoring to amplify their social-media presence by appealing to as many audiences as possible.—
T. M. Brown,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Greenard perfectly fit defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ system.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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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 26 Apr. 2026.
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