Definition of ideallynext

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Recent Examples of ideally Thanks to their flexible and lightweight thin-film design, these cells are ideally suited for integration into buildings and vehicles, as well as weight- and space-constrained space applications such as small satellites and orbital data centers. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026 When financial expectations are broken down by gender, men ideally would like their partners to earn $101,000 a year, while women would like partners to earn $172,000 a year. Jim Edwards, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026 Manageably, omelets are best prepared one at a time, and ideally eaten immediately. Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026 Keep it cool, ideally between 60 and 67 degrees Fahrenheit, to trigger shut-eye. Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ideally
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Adverb
  • Part memoir, part how-to guide for heated political conversations, it’s perfectly timed for what could be one of the most expensive and most polarized midterm elections in modern history.
    Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • It's perfectly located on the eastern side of the island, close enough to walk to the restaurants and spa without a buggy, but still very private.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Six fit-for-a-billionaire log cabins are immaculately done—and recently refreshed—with a mix of designer and antique Western furniture, including the main lodge (Marley’s Lodge) with six suites, a chef’s kitchen, and gym.
    Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
  • 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, 5 July 2026

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“Ideally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideally. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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