realistically

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Recent Examples of realistically The Tax Foundation said consumers would realistically recover only a small share of the overall higher costs. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026 But realistically, the battle to replace Jeffries and Schumer was built for a disappointing election, not a landslide. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2026 How could any state realistically pay such phenomenal amounts over a reasonable time scale? — Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026 Opponents — including both major state parties, Planned Parenthood and the California Medical Association — say clinics can’t realistically hit 90%. — Kiara Adams, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026 Every seat at that table needs to represent an account that can realistically move before the year closes. — Dee Blohm, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 Europe cannot realistically challenge Chinese and Russian dominance of Arctic shipping in any meaningful timeframe. — Lee Ying Shan,matthew Tan, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026 Since the stadium is north of Paris and not realistically a walkable distance from the city center, transport is required via a short train ride from Gare de Lyon, Gare du Nord or Châtelet, or by subway. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 The bigger question is whether users understand what the technology can realistically provide. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realistically
  1. certainly
  2. undoubtedly
  3. absolutely
  4. positively
  5. unquestionably
Adverb
  • That sentiment has certainly resonated with the Concord community, a family-friendly Charlotte suburb where the restaurant has taken off.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Middle Eastern oil transits certainly haven’t returned to normal.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of certainly
Adverb
  • The trajectory will undoubtedly change if Skubal joins the mix.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 12 Nov. 2026
  • McCord will rely on a run game that will undoubtedly face a lot of eight-man fronts, a strategy that has worked for opponents in the past two games.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of undoubtedly
Adverb
  • The Nigerian tower made her presence felt early in the game when a Charlotte player went up for a simple put-back only to get absolutely stuffed.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Nothing has been easy, so nothing, absolutely nothing, can be assumed at this stage, Giannis Antetokounmpo or no Giannis Antetokounmpo.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of absolutely
Adverb
  • The film world premiered positively at Sundance and was set to have its international launch in Doha.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Though it’s been received positively by many, some groups argue that the ordinance doesn’t fix major gaps that hinder street vendors.
    — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of positively
Adverb
  • More Math Required T-Mix unquestionably requires more math than the two Experience plans and the cheaper Essentials alternative.
    — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Lula is unquestionably the dominant figure in Brazilian politics over the past half-century.
    — David Unsworth, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of unquestionably

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