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 While high-profile sales in urban and international settings tend to steal the headlines and interests of many investors, real estate sales have shown how the technology can be applied practically. — K.h. Koehler, Ascend Agency, 6 Aug. 2026 McAfee Deals Your laptop is practically your lifeline in college. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026 With fall practically around the corner, a denim look will likely get more use. — Caitlyn Fitzpatrick, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026 The elastic waistband shouldn’t dig into your skin no matter how long you’re seated for, and the practically pearlescent fabric will be a standout in photos throughout your vacation. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for practically

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Get ready for a day that feels almost as wild as the land itself.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
The franchise that would redefine reality television began almost by accident.

— Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026

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Mamdani has been making trips to firehouses most impacted by losses on 9/11, a spokesperson told CNN, visiting eight on Staten Island as well as FDNY Rescue 1 in Manhattan, which lost nearly half its company at the Twin Towers.

— Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Around 70,000 people used the city’s designated Seine swimming areas in July, according to Paris City Hall, compared with nearly 100,000 during the entire summer last year, suggesting growing public interest in reclaiming the river for recreation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of nearly

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The Wings currently sit at 19-13 following Friday’s game and the teams form fourth to eighth place virtually have the same record (each team has between 18 and 19 wins).

— Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2026
Passing security reforms, fiscal legislation and broader economic initiatives will require negotiations with centrist and traditional parties on virtually every major proposal.

— Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026

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