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Recent Examples of realistically
They’re not quite favored – realistically ranking behind Team USA, Team Japan, and their Miami rivals, the Dominican Republic – but Team Venezuela is a serious contender.
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Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
By honestly and realistically contemplating these answers and by speaking with a financial advisor or gold investing company representative, investors can tailor their gold approach to one that meets their needs and goals both this month and in the months that follow.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
If no independent candidate can realistically qualify for the general election ballot, the range of choices presented to voters has already been narrowed by the rules themselves.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
But realistically, Rodriguez has a free ride to continue representing her northeast San Fernando Valley district.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Ackermann has toyed with this kind of movement and interaction on the runway during his time at Tom Ford—this was only his third season in—but never this successfully, and never this realistically.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 7 Mar. 2026
William Henagan, a fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, says there are both legal and financial limitations on what the DFC will realistically be able to provide to companies.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 4 Mar. 2026
What can Denver realistically get done in the opening portion of free agency?
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
How can anyone realistically pick against him at this point?
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
By honestly and realistically contemplating these answers and by speaking with a financial advisor or gold investing company representative, investors can tailor their gold approach to one that meets their needs and goals both this month and in the months that follow.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
If no independent candidate can realistically qualify for the general election ballot, the range of choices presented to voters has already been narrowed by the rules themselves.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
But realistically, Rodriguez has a free ride to continue representing her northeast San Fernando Valley district.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Ackermann has toyed with this kind of movement and interaction on the runway during his time at Tom Ford—this was only his third season in—but never this successfully, and never this realistically.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 7 Mar. 2026
William Henagan, a fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, says there are both legal and financial limitations on what the DFC will realistically be able to provide to companies.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 4 Mar. 2026
What can Denver realistically get done in the opening portion of free agency?
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
How can anyone realistically pick against him at this point?
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realistically
Adverb
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Which is certainly an admirable approach, albeit a rather idealistic strategy in a state of nearly 23 million voters, spread over roughly 800 miles from north to south.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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While his legacy was certainly felt in Send Help, Jeff Probst was unfortunately too busy with Tribal Council to make a cameo.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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These scenarios played out again and again, undoubtedly hundreds of thousands of times.—
Barbara Byer,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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Contemporary romantic comedies undoubtedly reflect our times back to us, and can do so with greater inclusivity and intersectional awareness than a historically accurate Austen adaptation ever could, to be sure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Our expert says your AC coils absolutely beed to be cleaned before summer arrives.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Dominicans and Venezuelans have been dancing in the dugouts and the Puerto Rican team was absolutely jubilant after Saturday night’s extra-inning walk-off win over Panama.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Beyond his academic commitment, Carson is always willing to lend a hand to classmates and contributes positively to the classroom community.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Mar. 2026
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Berkshire Hathaway 's resumption of share buybacks and a personal stock purchase by new CEO Greg Abel were viewed positively by analysts, though most said the moves don't meaningfully change the investment case for the name.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Nevertheless, Vance is unquestionably smart and, more than perhaps anyone else in this kakistocracy-like administration, has carefully detailed the case for opposing America’s endless international interventions.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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Network viewing has unquestionably declined over the past decade.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Realistically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realistically. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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