as in chiefly
for the most part
the tourists were principally concerned with the quantity of the food, and only secondarily with the quality
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for principally
Adverb
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His legal team argued several different reasons to overturn the original verdict — chiefly that the judge and prosecution had violated the Fundamental Rights and Freedoms Charter, a 2011 constitutional amendment that guarantees a fair trial.—
Natalie Meade,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025 -
Beyond the Middle East, these developments are a clear and present warning to U.S. adversaries, chiefly Russia and China.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Adverb
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The company's new foray into telecommunications mainly comprises a licensing agreement.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
17 June 2025
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In April, Russia launched 70 missiles and 145 drones toward Ukraine, mainly targeting the capital city, killing at least 12 people and injuring 90 more.—
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN Money,
17 June 2025
Adverb
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Ionescu learned English at school but still primarily speaks Romanian with her family.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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Kush + Orange Juice 2 came less than a year after Wiz Owens, a mixtape that was primarily done in collaboration with Sledgren.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
17 June 2025
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With the move, Rocket is now the largest lender by far in the bridge loan landscape, which is mostly populated by credit unions, regional banks and smaller nonbank lenders.—
Dan Avery,Maya Benjamin,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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Around 20% of global liquid natural gas exports also flow through the passage, mostly originating from Qatar.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
24 June 2025
Adverb
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Our backyards, playgrounds, fields and parks remain largely disconnected from the digital advancements that have transformed our homes and indoor spaces.—
Shane Dyer,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The crew's return date is largely dependent on weather at Dragon's splashdown zone in the Pacific Ocean.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
25 June 2025
Adverb
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Furthermore, the company's forthcoming pipeline of projects is predominantly centered on renewable assets.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The portrait of their relationship comes in bits and pieces, but quickly accretes to one predominantly defined by gaslighting and emotional sabotage.—
Diana Arterian
June 20,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
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“Principally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/principally. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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