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Recent Examples of realistically
The video is also raising questions about the ethics of using AI to realistically depict political foes without permission in campaign ads, even if the ads are not directly commissioned by the candidate.
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
The information is public, but buried in documents few residents can realistically use.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
As the Moon moves into Capricorn and your 7th House of Partnership, your focus shifts toward balance, timing, and what both sides can realistically support.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2026
At the same time, term limits should be paired with broader reforms like reducing the influence of money in politics and strengthening campaign finance laws so that new candidates can realistically compete and serve effectively.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Already, people are questioning the rate of price increases for memory chips, which can’t realistically grow to the sky.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Everyone else is realistically battling for a practice squad role.
—Omar Kelly
april 30, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
With no major trophies realistically within reach, the unease behind the scenes is palpable.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
And besides, Apple still has the largest share of the smartphone market worldwide, with only Samsung realistically capable of overtaking it any time soon.
—Dominic Preston, The Verge, 25 Apr. 2026
James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
The information is public, but buried in documents few residents can realistically use.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
As the Moon moves into Capricorn and your 7th House of Partnership, your focus shifts toward balance, timing, and what both sides can realistically support.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2026
At the same time, term limits should be paired with broader reforms like reducing the influence of money in politics and strengthening campaign finance laws so that new candidates can realistically compete and serve effectively.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Already, people are questioning the rate of price increases for memory chips, which can’t realistically grow to the sky.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Everyone else is realistically battling for a practice squad role.
—Omar Kelly
april 30, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
With no major trophies realistically within reach, the unease behind the scenes is palpable.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
And besides, Apple still has the largest share of the smartphone market worldwide, with only Samsung realistically capable of overtaking it any time soon.
—Dominic Preston, The Verge, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realistically
Adverb
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Sadly, the project is almost certainly a fantasy.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Shareef Elaydi certainly falls into that top-end category.—
Glenn Reeves,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
Adverb
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This is undoubtedly a public health crisis.—
Eric J. Nestler,
STAT,
28 Apr. 2026
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Struijk will undoubtedly keep playing the goal over in his head, but Leeds cannot dwell on this.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Airport theory is a travel hack most experts warn against in which flyers arrive to the airport with the absolutely minimum amount of time necessary to make their flight, often getting to their gate just before the doors close to be the last person to board.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Once the jockey is in the saddle, there is absolutely nothing to be done.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
Adverb
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As real trees begin to bloom outside, photographer Widline Cadet picks through two playfully oversized bouquets of positively unnatural plastic flowers.—
Elly Fishman,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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Gender-diverse teams have been shown to contribute positively to collaboration and interpersonal communication across professional settings, including in health care teams.—
Nicholas A. Giordano,
STAT,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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With year-round outdoor activities, there’s something for everyone here, but the hiking, boating, biking, and fishing are unquestionably best during the summer months.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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In the general election, voters will be considering a raft of statewide initiatives that are unquestionably among the most significant ones in years.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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“Realistically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realistically. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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