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 Sweet teeth practically chattering, the newcomers ended their night with the bar’s eponymous sundae, a gourmet Madagascan-vanilla ice cream topped with rose-water syrup and cashews. — Marina Harss, New Yorker, 10 July 2026 Some outfits practically style themselves, and this matching set definitely falls into that category. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026 While the mission was designed with dark energy, dark matter, and exoplanets in mind, Roman’s unprecedented observational capability will offer practically limitless opportunities for astronomers to explore all kinds of cosmic topics. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2026 In addition to, well, practically everyone in my life, reviewers rave about the bottoms’ comfortable fit, breathable feel, and chic look. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for practically

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Mediators of the deal, led by Pakistan and Qatar, will almost certainly now be hurriedly trying to get the agreement back on the rails.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
In fact, the idea of splitting atoms for propulsion and power was being seriously considered almost as soon as the first atomic explosions were made public.

— David Szondy July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026

Definition of almost

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Plans for a data center in Henderson County are apparently on hold for now after the developer did not provide justification for a request to pull a maximum of nearly 2 billion gallons of water a year from Cedar Creek Lake.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
Then the group will take a nice – and well-deserved – break for a little bit after their nearly year-long tour and releasing music in between.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of nearly

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Even with that stat, the odds of both teams scoring in the semifinal are virtually a toss-up.

— Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Belgium’s ball control, speed, offensive and defensive prowess was all there from the get-go and our outclassed team could do virtually nothing about it.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

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