realistically

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Recent Examples of realistically Magazine made the case that, realistically, some of the projects in the city’s current capital improvement plan won’t break ground for many years — and, therefore, don’t need funding right now. Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026 Demand changes stop living in spreadsheets and start triggering real conversations about supplier capacity, open orders and what can realistically be moved. Seema Phull, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 But realistically, none of these three nations are winning a World Cup anytime soon, and that’s OK. Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026 More realistically, of course, weather plays a dominant role. Phil Plait, Scientific American, 17 July 2026 She's already shaped her next season around which countries' artists are realistically likely to be allowed in. Josie Fischels, NPR, 14 July 2026 Players as talented as Meredith and Nussmeier sitting out could realistically be the difference in winning a district or even state championship, and in Texas, that obviously means a lot. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026 That shift has enormous implications for cybersecurity because attacks and defensive responses could soon unfold far faster than humans can realistically monitor. Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026 Shadows cast by buildings and mountains on Corneria fall realistically across the landscape. Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realistically
Adverb
  • An exploded sunfish spread out in the water in thousands of pieces is certainly easier to share, offering another possible explanation for this practice.
    Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • So Dejan Joveljic’s goal in the 28th minute to break a scoreless deadlock was certainly a welcome sign.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Adverb
  • Both Anderson and Rogers are undoubtedly very valuable players, but the reason their fees have hit such heights is as much to do with circumstance as talent.
    Cerys Jones, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • But the little fellow is a rare and interesting trophy and one that undoubtedly will astound the visiting firemen.
    Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2026
Adverb
  • Rogers will absolutely improve Chelsea’s attack, and could play a key part in returning them to the Champions League over the next nine months.
    Cerys Jones, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • For some fashion houses, the reference to fashion history was absolutely unmistakable, as was the case with Saint Laurent.
    Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 2026
Adverb
  • At the same time, the flotsam also contributes positively to the knowledge of the ocean system’s function, thereby presenting possibilities for its salvation.
    Alexander Klose, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
  • Eight people in total were found inside, including six children believed to be between the ages of 5 and 15, according to Sparks, who said not all have been positively identified yet.
    Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Adverb
  • The turbo is unquestionably more satisfying, but the base engine’s efficiency and lower purchase price will matter more to many shoppers.
    Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • This swing of the bat, then, was unquestionably his most consequential of the year.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 21 July 2026

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