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
Settle into your seat, ideally after prices plunge, and watch strangers become friendly neighbors.
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Cam Inman, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
Try to increase the humidity wherever possible, ideally between 40% and 60% humidity, with a humidifier or a pebble tray.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 7 June 2026
Munoz appears to ideally fit the profile of attacker Newcastle are looking to acquire.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 5 June 2026
For nervous fliers, both Laurie and Parker suggest sitting closer to the middle of the aircraft, ideally over the wing, where the plane experiences less motion during turbulence.
—Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
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Cam Inman, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
Try to increase the humidity wherever possible, ideally between 40% and 60% humidity, with a humidifier or a pebble tray.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 7 June 2026
Munoz appears to ideally fit the profile of attacker Newcastle are looking to acquire.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 5 June 2026
For nervous fliers, both Laurie and Parker suggest sitting closer to the middle of the aircraft, ideally over the wing, where the plane experiences less motion during turbulence.
—Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideally
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One meteor that plunged into the sleepy British town of Winchcombe in 2021 — leaving a sizable dent in a family’s driveway — was found to have a D/H ratio that almost perfectly matched that of Earth’s oceans.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
12 June 2026
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Also, Elmo perfectly illustrated why online betting needs stronger regulation, something that is currently being debated in Washington.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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Expect a white-glove experience with thoughtful, immaculately plated dishes all while dining under a ceiling of ornate blue and gold frescoes.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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What basically is a two-hour trailer for the rest of Anakin Skywalker’s story is kind of a mess – he was immaculately conceived?—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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“Ideally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideally. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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