as in almost
very close to but not completely
practically everyone agreed to help
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Recent Examples of practically
The best actor race is practically anyone's game, however.
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Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
For another, the other three teammates are rendered practically invisible, despite being a key part of the movie’s ensemble.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
For years, Lululemon practically had the high-end yoga piece of the athleisure category to itself, but more recently newer, hipper rivals have pounced.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Gisele Bündchen's latest look is practically blinding—in the best possible way.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
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Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
For another, the other three teammates are rendered practically invisible, despite being a key part of the movie’s ensemble.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
For years, Lululemon practically had the high-end yoga piece of the athleisure category to itself, but more recently newer, hipper rivals have pounced.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Gisele Bündchen's latest look is practically blinding—in the best possible way.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for practically
Adverb
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And nearly every business, supply chain expert, and economist who examined the data concluded that the costs fell almost entirely on American firms and consumers, not on foreign exporters.—
Jay Caruso,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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One poll this week found that almost half of Americans blame Trump for more expensive gas, even as the president rolls out a host of new proposals to keep oil flowing worldwide.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The spa Aman’s approach to wellness is holistic and advanced, drawing on nearly 40 years of well-being practices across its entire portfolio.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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From 2023 to 2025, the Israeli government approved nearly seventy settlements.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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As there is virtually zero crime on the island, there are no room keys or locks on the doors here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Members of the public can join in person or virtually.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Practically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practically. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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