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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India, which manufactures the Su-30MKI variant under license, is ideally suited for helping Armenia upgrade its four Flankers for reasons previously outlined in this space.
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Paul Iddon, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
However, both Ilkay and Moriarty emphasize that, ideally, whole foods should be the primary source of nutrients.
—Allison Knott, Ms, Rdn, Cssd, Health, 26 Sep. 2024
Every night, inhabitants of the city that never sleeps are kept awake by everything from the sounds of slammed front doors reverberating down hallways to insomniac oboists who could use a few more lessons (ideally during the day).
—Natalie Wexler, The New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2024
Instead, come up with a layout that can accommodate at least one standard-size sofa or love seat with a coffee table, and ideally two comfortable chairs.
—Christina Cush, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2024
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Paul Iddon, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
However, both Ilkay and Moriarty emphasize that, ideally, whole foods should be the primary source of nutrients.
—Allison Knott, Ms, Rdn, Cssd, Health, 26 Sep. 2024
Every night, inhabitants of the city that never sleeps are kept awake by everything from the sounds of slammed front doors reverberating down hallways to insomniac oboists who could use a few more lessons (ideally during the day).
—Natalie Wexler, The New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2024
Instead, come up with a layout that can accommodate at least one standard-size sofa or love seat with a coffee table, and ideally two comfortable chairs.
—Christina Cush, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Ideally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideally. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
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