realistically

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Recent Examples of realistically Should Rivian secure two to three more OEM partnerships in the coming years, licensing and platform revenue could realistically approach $8 billion annually by 2032. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 That is already translating into applications like virtual try-on, where clothing moves realistically, as well as tools that allow streamers to change environments on the fly. Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 20 May 2026 Marketing and implementation analyses were performed to determine whether a new name could realistically be adopted across healthcare systems, medical education, research institutions and public communication. Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026 Because if a medication is prescribed, medically necessary, and used in real transplant care — but a patient still can’t realistically access it — then something in the system isn’t working. Payton Herres, STAT, 19 May 2026 Voters cite soaring gas prices, high rents, and the impossibility of buying a home as reasons for disillusionment, with some noting that friends and family have already left the state and others questioning whether a new governor can realistically make things better. Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026 In another era, that foundation might have been enough to dream realistically about a championship run. Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026 More realistically, the CSC’s leader, Bryan Seeley, believes the school will land them other deals. Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 13 May 2026 How much realistically is Boston benefiting from it? Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realistically
Adverb
  • The core of Cunningham, Duren and Thompson will be what the Pistons almost certainly seek to build around during a pivotal offseason.
    Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 18 May 2026
  • The most conspicuous symptom of this transition, certainly, was the contortion of the nation-state, and the resulting unravelling of political cultures built up over many decades.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Adverb
  • Brice Turang and Garrett Mitchell are former top prospects, and William Contreras is undoubtedly a top-five catcher.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
  • While the center undoubtedly had a long list of deferred maintenance, the prevailing thought among center veterans had been that it could be done in phases and while the complex remained open.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 19 May 2026
Adverb
  • The idea of losing my left breast absolutely undid me.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
  • There’s absolutely no justification for not counting those assists.
    Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Adverb
  • The contestants encourage each other to do their best and think positively, coming together to offer support when someone is having a bad day.
    Sarah Wang, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
  • The elimination of extreme infield shifts, larger bases, only three pickoff throws, a limit on how relief pitchers can be used, and the pitch clock were supposed to positively impact hitting.
    Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Adverb
  • But Sheep in the Box (the title comes from The Little Prince, another motif) is unquestionably a minor entry in the Koreeda canon.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
  • While Swiss hockey is unquestionably on the rise, the country is still waiting for its breakthrough moment.
    Chris Johnston, New York Times, 13 May 2026

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“Realistically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realistically. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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