PRACTICALLY Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

practically

adverb

ˈprak-ti-k(ə-)lē

Definition of practically

as in almost

very close to but not completely practically everyone agreed to help

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Recent Examples of practically Talk shows have been exempt from the equal-time rule practically since their inception. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026 Brian Mosher, a Gander resident and TV reporter, filmed practically non-stop in the days following September 11, in an attempt to share what was happening on the ground with the world. — Nicola Chilton, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026 Updated in September, the list of 10 restaurants includes a spot that is practically synonymous with Hollywood and another that boasts stunning rooftop views. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026 The Martian surface is a practically airless vacuum, constantly bombarded with radiation, and regularly reaches temperatures as low as -81 degrees Fahrenheit. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for practically

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She is based in New York City and can almost always be found at a hot yoga class or on an evening Central Park walk.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026
The service industry reached a level of convenience that still seems almost utopian.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of almost

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The two payment apps together account for nearly 85% of UPI transactions by value and 81% by volume, as per a report by Indian brokerage Ambit Capital.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
The $177 billion finding represents nearly 10% of federal discretionary spending, the groups said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of nearly

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Economists and supply chain experts say what starts in the transportation sector, where trucking and rail companies are feeling the pain now — will eventually push prices on virtually everything in the economy up.

— Kevin Williams, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
That explains why much of her collection remained virtually out of public sight.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026

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