realistically

adverb

as in certainly

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Recent Examples of realistically For the first time, the gap between what educators know students need and what schools can realistically provide may begin to narrow. — Lisa Schade, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 At the same time, employees have to manage their careers realistically. — Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 7 July 2026 But for where he was drafted, the body of work was realistically all anyone should have expected, because Mitchell and Booker are the outliers in that draft slot. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026 Expectations were huge, amplified by that opening 4-1 victory over Paraguay, but realistically, what has changed in four years? — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 July 2026 But how many more subscribers can these platforms realistically add? — Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 3 July 2026 My goal was to present it as realistically and honestly as possible. — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 However, strict immigration rules, the country’s geographic isolation, and the steep costs of relocating mean only wealthy Americans can realistically make the move. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 July 2026 Steer clear of gossip and promising more than your schedule can realistically handle. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realistically
  1. certainly
  2. undoubtedly
  3. absolutely
  4. positively
  5. unquestionably
Adverb
  • 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
  • The captain, certainly, but not the most important person on the field.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of certainly
Adverb
  • Oman undoubtedly has the weakest air defense of all of the GCC states, with its most advanced system being the NASAMS-2 medium-range air defense system.
    — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • The World Cup undoubtedly whipped up fans’ soccer fever, though Republic FC’s win over Rhode Island FC on Wednesday drew only a moderate-sized crowd by its standards.
    — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of undoubtedly
Adverb
  • The very next day, Bahrain accused Iran of firing a drone that damaged a desalination plant—a facility absolutely critical to the tiny Gulf state for converting seawater into drinking water.
    — Sarah Yerkes, Time, 10 July 2026
  • But insufficient compensation, unclear incentives or weak financial security can absolutely undermine motivation.
    — Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of absolutely
Adverb
  • By reopening the tab, Budweiser maintained goodwill, ensuring its dual anniversary celebration resonated positively.
    — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Investigators were able to positively identify the remains as Jordan Wishon.
    — Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of positively
Adverb
  • Sheamus won almost every title there was to win and his career will unquestionably earn him a spot in the WWE Hall of Fame.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • As the matriarch of the Partridge family, Shirley Jones was unquestionably the leading lady of the series.
    — Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026
Definition of unquestionably

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