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
When stopping by the roadside is your only option, position your vehicle as far off the road as possible, ideally beyond guardrails.
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Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Stand on edge, heels dangling, ideally barefoot.
—Gretchen Reynolds, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
The transition to the new payroll system, which will pay employees twice a month and ideally eliminate the potential for annoying overpayments, is still a couple of years out.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
No life is perfect, yet ideally, one wraps up life having accepted the shortcomings and tragedies while taking pride and joy in the accomplishments and meaningful relationships.
—Shruti Mutalik, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
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Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Stand on edge, heels dangling, ideally barefoot.
—Gretchen Reynolds, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
The transition to the new payroll system, which will pay employees twice a month and ideally eliminate the potential for annoying overpayments, is still a couple of years out.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
No life is perfect, yet ideally, one wraps up life having accepted the shortcomings and tragedies while taking pride and joy in the accomplishments and meaningful relationships.
—Shruti Mutalik, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideally
Adverb
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The perfectly chunky, almost-statement shoes feature a lightweight midsole, shock-absorbing arch support, and a deep heel cup designed to keep your foot stable as you strut.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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Sure, there is a fine line between delusion and conviction, but on Sunday, the 49ers walked it perfectly.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Born in the '90s, the style is immaculately maintained.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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Metalfest is immaculately organized and relentlessly programmed, and the heaviness is continuous.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
16 Dec. 2025
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“Ideally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideally. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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