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as in minimally
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as in imperfectly
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Recent Examples of superficially
Tech companies fully integrate AI across their operations, investing substantially rather than superficially experimenting.
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Carolyn Said, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Those that superficially implement AI, bolting tools onto current processes without modifying them, will falter.
—Jyothish R, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Carolyn Said, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Those that superficially implement AI, bolting tools onto current processes without modifying them, will falter.
—Jyothish R, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superficially
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This could revolutionize treatments for conditions like uterine cancer, endometriosis, or fibroids, all of which currently lack precise, minimally invasive drug delivery options.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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More severe hemorrhoids may require a minimally invasive procedure to cut off the blood supply or shrink the tissue.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The power of the human voice, even transcribed imperfectly onto magnetic tape and played over a tinny speaker, was life-changing.—
Adam Verner
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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That's slightly below Fried's deal, but Valdez will be the best lefty starter on the market, so someone will likely surpass that projection.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Try the curry and other unlisted offerings Cranston’s favorite is Japanese curry, a mildly spiced and slightly sweet, rich brown curry sauce served with steamed rice.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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The conference is in New York City, and most conferences aren’t narrowly focused on my practice area.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Public institutions can legally establish time, place and manner restrictions on free expression as long as these restrictions are narrowly tailored.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
2 Sep. 2025
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However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was marginally down.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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If the ridership falls off even marginally, the result could render the service unprofitable.—
Michael Boyd,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Inspectors saw an employee inadequately reheating veggie meat.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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If soils have been dry or inadequately irrigated, consider harvesting nearly ripe fruit before rainstorm events to avoid cracking.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 Aug. 2025
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Fired from elite law firm Tinley Britt after an argument with his boss (John Slattery), Rudy barely pauses for breath before launching into righteous combat.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Osaka looked at the ball, barely moved her feet, and then looked at the ground.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Yet another approach is to merely and shallowly describe the persona based on your overall semblance of the person.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Superficially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superficially. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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