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as in minimally
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as in imperfectly
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Recent Examples of superficially
The Tyndall effect, a bluish discoloration from filler that has been injected too superficially, is another possible side effect and is most commonly seen in the thin-skinned undereye area.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Oct. 2025
Nonresponsive strategies look superficially innocuous.
—Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 22 Oct. 2025
The Raines’ lawsuit describes a phenomenon that is superficially similar, though with far more urgent consequences.
—Vauhini Vara, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025
But while a dual CEO structure may superficially make sense for Disney, company insiders and corporate governance experts warn there are considerations specific to the Mouse House that would make such a dynamic unwise.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
High-end clinics in the UAE have long attracted locals and tourists to a wide range of cosmetic treatments that shed the years superficially.
—Lara Setrakian, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Jonas Vogler’s ethereal choral score reminds us that these superficially nice, attractive people are nevertheless as artificial in their habitat as exotic species in a zoo cage.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Largely touted as one of the best games ever made, Hades has inspired many imitators, many of which only superficially comprehend the special alchemy of design elements that makes the indie actioner so effective.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Tech companies fully integrate AI across their operations, investing substantially rather than superficially experimenting.
—Carolyn Said, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Oct. 2025
Nonresponsive strategies look superficially innocuous.
—Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 22 Oct. 2025
The Raines’ lawsuit describes a phenomenon that is superficially similar, though with far more urgent consequences.
—Vauhini Vara, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025
But while a dual CEO structure may superficially make sense for Disney, company insiders and corporate governance experts warn there are considerations specific to the Mouse House that would make such a dynamic unwise.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
High-end clinics in the UAE have long attracted locals and tourists to a wide range of cosmetic treatments that shed the years superficially.
—Lara Setrakian, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Jonas Vogler’s ethereal choral score reminds us that these superficially nice, attractive people are nevertheless as artificial in their habitat as exotic species in a zoo cage.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Largely touted as one of the best games ever made, Hades has inspired many imitators, many of which only superficially comprehend the special alchemy of design elements that makes the indie actioner so effective.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Tech companies fully integrate AI across their operations, investing substantially rather than superficially experimenting.
—Carolyn Said, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superficially
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Stir minimally, to combine ingredients but to agitate the bubbles as little as possible.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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Their potential spans from performing minimally invasive surgeries and delivering drugs inside the human body to assembling fragile electronics and assisting workers in manufacturing plants.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
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Certain men who look a certain way and have a certain pedigree can behave imperfectly, to say the least, and still be confirmed into a position of power that has long-reaching consequences.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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In productions large or small — or, here, imperfectly in-between, though still glorious — everything is the service of the show that creates with words, music and movement a grand American tapestry — tears and all.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The slightly older cohort of Gen Zers enjoyed thousands more open roles and half the competition that their peers face today.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Add the white and pale green scallion pieces, cooking and stirring occasionally until the scallions are slightly charred, about 3 minutes.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Later that month, Republicans narrowly blocked a resolution against the global tariffs.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Paul Reed narrowly missed a double-double with 13 points, nine rebounds and two blocks, stepping up in Duren and Stewart’s absence to play a meaningful 19 minutes.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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First-generation Vipers (1991 through 2002) grew marginally more civilized over a decade, but the original cars were essentially rag-top roadsters in the hair-shirt tradition of the Shelby Cobra.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
28 Oct. 2025
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The 26-year-old was caught offside no fewer than eight times during a 4-0 defeat to Barcelona back in November, many of which after inch-perfect movement from Pau Cubarsi to step up and leave the centre-forward marginally ahead of the defensive line.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Each said the department's practices are inadequately protecting students.—
Danielle DuClos,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Fueling your body inadequately will leave you feeling dissatisfied and undernourished.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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This approach dates back to the 1950s, when superstar forward Alfredo Di Stefano and club president Santiago Bernabeu became Real Madrid legends, while those teams’ European Cup-winning managers, such as Jose Villalonga and Luis Carniglia, are barely remembered today.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The students documented its growth online and barely contained their excitement when their efforts paid off, said Jeffrey Underwood, a science coordinator at Roseville High School.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Obstructive sleep apnea is a disorder in which people briefly stop breathing or breath very shallowly during sleep, multiple times per hour.—
Becky Upham,
EverydayHealth.com,
8 Oct. 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
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“Superficially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superficially. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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