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Recent Examples of realistically
Set your expectations realistically and you won’t be disappointed.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Another part of me is already questioning how something like this could realistically develop.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
Of course, everybody's ultimate goal is the national championship, which, realistically, everyone can't do it.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2026
Six months ago, Arthur and Islas could realistically dream of Kentucky after Intrepido won the Grade 1 American Pharoah at Santa Anita.
—Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Macomb County Animal Control Staff said situations like this often begin with good intentions, when the number of pets in a home grows beyond what can be realistically managed.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Astronauts navigate zero gravity realistically.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
His raging sickness is realistically captured under James Bridges’ character-sensitive direction.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
The first group to hit a major breakthrough in such a powerful technology may pull so far ahead that others can’t realistically catch up.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Another part of me is already questioning how something like this could realistically develop.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
Of course, everybody's ultimate goal is the national championship, which, realistically, everyone can't do it.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2026
Six months ago, Arthur and Islas could realistically dream of Kentucky after Intrepido won the Grade 1 American Pharoah at Santa Anita.
—Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Macomb County Animal Control Staff said situations like this often begin with good intentions, when the number of pets in a home grows beyond what can be realistically managed.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Astronauts navigate zero gravity realistically.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
His raging sickness is realistically captured under James Bridges’ character-sensitive direction.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
The first group to hit a major breakthrough in such a powerful technology may pull so far ahead that others can’t realistically catch up.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realistically
Adverb
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O’Leary, who also threw 1 2/3 scoreless innings in relief, is feeling locked in on the mound and certainly at the plate.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Angels fans certainly remember Adell knocking a ball over the fence in Texas during his rookie season, for a rare four-base error.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Delivered by a team full of transfers, Michigan’s championship will undoubtedly become a referendum on the state of modern-day college basketball.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Everlane Double-Knit Half-Zip Pullover will undoubtedly serve as a cornerstone of your spring outfit rotation.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
5 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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To a man, the locker room absolutely thinks Chinakhov is special.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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But cookbook author Joshua McFadden’s Spring Carbonara, which uses a ton of fresh spring peas, is absolutely delightful.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Through their investigation, deputies were able to positively identify the suspect as 47-year-old Kurt Gruen, of Grand Terrace in San Bernardino County.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes peer pressure is used to positively influence people, such as when teens work toward common goals like doing well in school or helping out in their community.—
Amy Morin,
Parents,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The lineup — which these days is unquestionably a collaborative effort (meaning the front office puts it together and the manager signs off on it) — stank out loud.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Hence, very few international mobility shows these days reflect a truly international perspective more so than the Bangkok International Motor Show … and the focus of the 2026 Bangkok Motor Show show was unquestionably the electrification of the global car park.—
Mike Hanlon
March 25,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Realistically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realistically. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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