Thesaurus results for LEASTWISE

leastwise

adverb

ˈlēst-ˌwīz

Definition of leastwise

as in always

whatever else is done or is the case leastwise you have a job, and that's more than some folks can say

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Hemsworth’s work has always spanned genres—just look at his omnivorous DJ sets—but Numbskull positions him as a more traditional songwriter, underscored by the album’s personal, earnest tone.

— Mehan Jayasuriya, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
Our Top Alpha Hydroxy Products Of course, more exfoliation isn't always better (your skin barrier would like a word).

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The activities bleed treacherously into each other—editing can involve rewriting, and writing, certainly in my case anyway, involves self-editing.

— Lola Seaton, The New York Review of Books, 17 Oct. 2026
It is not expected to happen before Sunday’s game against Green Bay, although the new quarterback wouldn’t be active for that game anyway.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026

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