1
as in originally
in the beginning
the university was primarily an agricultural college when it was founded over two centuries ago
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2
as in mainly
for the most part
ketchup is primarily made from tomatoes
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Recent Examples of primarily
More than three-quarters of international students primarily fund their education themselves, through their family or through current employment, the Institute of International Education found.
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Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
Both teams had stretches of excellence, with Florida’s primarily coming in the second period.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025
Muller works primarily with non-speaking autistic children.
—Deb Harvell, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2025
The Presidential Seal is governed by strict regulations under federal law, primarily 18 U.S.C. § 713 and Executive Order 11649.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
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Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
Both teams had stretches of excellence, with Florida’s primarily coming in the second period.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025
Muller works primarily with non-speaking autistic children.
—Deb Harvell, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2025
The Presidential Seal is governed by strict regulations under federal law, primarily 18 U.S.C. § 713 and Executive Order 11649.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for primarily
Adverb
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Even the best companies sometimes need more time than originally anticipated to share updates or move the process forward.—
Adunola Adeshola,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Here’s why May 20, 2025 4:00 AM This story was originally published May 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2025
Adverb
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People take in atrazine mainly through their drinking water, after farm runoff carries the pesticide into local water systems.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
5 June 2025
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India is familiar with crowd accidents, mainly at religious events.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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These cases mostly centered on medical issues, including diabetes, chronic pain, and other non-lethal afflictions.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2025
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Prince Andrew has remained mostly out of the public eye since reports of his close friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, but his daughters have continued with their royal duties.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
31 May 2025
Adverb
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Outflows of $27 million slimmed AUMs to $7 billion, chiefly due to liquidations in Australia and South Africa.—
Royston Wild,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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But Arteta’s Liverpool counterpart Arne Slot rejects the idea that fitness record is determined chiefly by luck.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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But Iowa, the strategist said, is a predominantly white early state compared to other early nominating states.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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The collection is predominantly 14-karat gold, reclaimed diamonds and unique natural pearls.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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Chewy mid palate flavors of cherry jam, with slight texture mid palate and firm though largely hidden tannins.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Rodríguez, who was an LAFC player from 2019-22 before being sold to América, converted his penalty by going largely down the center after a lengthy run-up to beat Lloris, breaking the deadlock and giving América the game’s first goal.—
Avi Creditor,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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“Primarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primarily. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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