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Recent Examples of realistically
Nielsen, for instance, has a system for measuring out-of-home viewing, but the huge viewing parties in the streets of New York aren’t realistically counted in the company’s total.
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
Can the Bruins realistically compete for a Cup in Pasta’s prime window?
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik said that chemistry still won’t realistically be found until the end of training camp going into the regular season.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
More realistically, the only limit to circulating exchange media IS production.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
At a time when his peers were writing about fanciful balloon trips to other planets, Jules Verne dealt realistically with escape velocity, orbital slingshots, and course-correction burns.
—Neil Oseman, Space.com, 14 June 2026
But, realistically, that doesn't always happen.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Could this realistically explode beef prices?
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 June 2026
Regardless, Stanton is adamant that there is no hypothetical future in which raccoons could realistically become good house pets.
—Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 10 June 2026
Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
Can the Bruins realistically compete for a Cup in Pasta’s prime window?
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik said that chemistry still won’t realistically be found until the end of training camp going into the regular season.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
More realistically, the only limit to circulating exchange media IS production.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
At a time when his peers were writing about fanciful balloon trips to other planets, Jules Verne dealt realistically with escape velocity, orbital slingshots, and course-correction burns.
—Neil Oseman, Space.com, 14 June 2026
But, realistically, that doesn't always happen.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Could this realistically explode beef prices?
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 June 2026
Regardless, Stanton is adamant that there is no hypothetical future in which raccoons could realistically become good house pets.
—Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realistically
Adverb
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That’s certainly fascinating to watch in the world today.—
Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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However, the familial drives of men are something seldom acknowledged by society more broadly, Lewis says, and certainly not to the same degree that women's are.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
Adverb
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This is undoubtedly a more active trip, with many guests engaging in long, intense hikes or sea kayaking excursions, though gentler paces accommodated those with less mobility.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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The masterpiece of the Second Empire is undoubtedly the Opéra Garnier.—
Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Adverb
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That’s where three University of Iowa economists — Robert Forsythe, George Neumann and Forrest Nelson — met for food and beers and kvetching about just how badly the polls had missed the mark on the Michigan Democratic primary the day before, when Jesse Jackson absolutely trounced Michael Dukakis.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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To absolutely no one’s shock, this latest Prisoner’s Share kicks off with lots of fruit on the nose.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Adverb
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Haiti already faced an uphill climb to get back into this game trailing 2-0, but now their opportunity to draw a point looks positively grim.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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The body discovered earlier this week in Lexington County, South Carolina, has been positively identified as missing fitness trainer Elena Katherine Moore, authorities announced Friday.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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What’s unquestionably real is the Mustangs’ 32-game winning streak.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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Leading the team to the World Cup Soccer is unquestionably booming in the United States, and the second World Cup on American shores is being met with passion and excitement.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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“Realistically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realistically. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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