realistically

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Recent Examples of realistically My goal was to present it as realistically and honestly as possible. Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 But realistically that won’t happen, and the DRC will be aiming to advance as one of the eight best third-place finishers. Ben Church, CNN Money, 27 June 2026 Governance then stops being an enabler and becomes a ceiling on how far an AI strategy can realistically go. Greg Pavlik, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 But, realistically, that doesn't always happen. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 27 June 2026 But then the Americans’ path to the championship would get treacherous and realistically near impossible. Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 While declining oil prices could theoretically reduce inflation and put downward pressure on gold prices, other factors realistically outweigh this. Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 29 June 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 The plan covers up to 10 devices across Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and browser extensions, so one subscription realistically handles a whole household. Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realistically
Adverb
  • Sometimes, were stymied because the conduct is based, the servers are based, outside of certainly Manhattan, but in many instances outside the United States.
    Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • The fact that my son and his girlfriend live in Kansas City certainly helped spark our newfound fascination.
    Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Adverb
  • The governing body will undoubtedly see this as a massive win for its new Trionda ball which has received some criticism for moving unnaturally fast.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
  • Reports citing human capabilities undoubtedly presuppose typical human brain proficiency based on effort.
    Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Adverb
  • Argentina, Ecuador, the Netherlands and now Colombia have absolutely jam-packed the place.
    Sam McDowell Updated July 3, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • That was a mild day for the time, but 250 years later, the city is absolutely roasting.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
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
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

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