as in partially
in some measure or degree
you're only partly right
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Recent Examples of partly
The procedure promises youthful, smooth skin and has been rapidly gaining popularity, thanks partly to endorsements on social media and by celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Charli XCX.
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Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Pink Floyd stayed for extended periods, and the band used the eerie image of an island windmill on the cover of its soundtrack for More, Barbet Schroeder’s 1969 film about the hippie-heroin scene that was partly filmed on the island.
—Julia Chaplin, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
Perhaps that partly explains why these gangs experience such longevity and success.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
The moviemaking process is also highly internationalized — with some films shot partly in the U.S. and partly overseas.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 5 May 2025
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Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Pink Floyd stayed for extended periods, and the band used the eerie image of an island windmill on the cover of its soundtrack for More, Barbet Schroeder’s 1969 film about the hippie-heroin scene that was partly filmed on the island.
—Julia Chaplin, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
Perhaps that partly explains why these gangs experience such longevity and success.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
The moviemaking process is also highly internationalized — with some films shot partly in the U.S. and partly overseas.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partly
Adverb
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The substantial increase is partially due to new criteria, NPR reported; earlier studies used criteria from the now-outdated DSM-4.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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This is partially because the AI slows down to carefully specify each step of a solving process.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Adverb
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Leon Draisaitl is in the top five in playoff scoring this spring and halfway to his 32-point output during his electric 2021-22 playoffs, while tied for the team lead in goals scored (five) with 40-year-old Corey Perry.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Wilson was halfway to a double-double entering the second half and ended with 22 points and 10 rebounds plus four assists, three steals and two blocks.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
21 May 2025
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“Partly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partly. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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