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Recent Examples of realistically
My goal was to present it as realistically and honestly as possible.
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Emily Tarinelli,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Governance then stops being an enabler and becomes a ceiling on how far an AI strategy can realistically go.
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Greg Pavlik,
Forbes.com,
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.
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
But then the Americans’ path to the championship would get treacherous and realistically near impossible.
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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.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The plan covers up to 10 devices across Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and browser extensions, so one subscription realistically handles a whole household.
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Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
But realistically that won’t happen, and the DRC will be aiming to advance as one of the eight best third-place finishers.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
But, realistically, that doesn't always happen.
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Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
Emily Tarinelli,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 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
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
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
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
But realistically that won’t happen, and the DRC will be aiming to advance as one of the eight best third-place finishers.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
But, realistically, that doesn't always happen.
—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realistically
Adverb
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Sometimes, were stymied because the conduct is based, the servers are based, outside of certainly Manhattan, but in many instances outside the United States.
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The fact that my son and his girlfriend live in Kansas City certainly helped spark our newfound fascination.
Adverb
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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.
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Reports citing human capabilities undoubtedly presuppose typical human brain proficiency based on effort.
Adverb
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Argentina, Ecuador, the Netherlands and now Colombia have absolutely jam-packed the place.
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That was a mild day for the time, but 250 years later, the city is absolutely roasting.
Adverb
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By reopening the tab, Budweiser maintained goodwill, ensuring its dual anniversary celebration resonated positively.
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Investigators were able to positively identify the remains as Jordan Wishon.
Adverb
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Ohtani is unquestionably the biggest star in the sport — evident by the roughly 15 traveling media members covering the team, easily the most for any road team coming to West Sacramento, half of whom report for Japanese outlets.
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The Bay Area was handed, unquestionably, the worst slate of group-stage games FIFA’s bureaucrats could manifest — five equivalents of a Tuesday night MACtion football game in a November blizzard.
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