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as in minimally
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as in imperfectly
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Recent Examples of superficially
The Raines’ lawsuit describes a phenomenon that is superficially similar, though with far more urgent consequences.
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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
Those that superficially implement AI, bolting tools onto current processes without modifying them, will falter.
—Jyothish R, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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
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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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
Adverb
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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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Jourdan is a relatively calm ghost (staff report objects being moved around the restaurant), but there’s a slightly more active spirit in the Courtyard Bar, where there have been three instances of an unknown source throwing a glass from across the room.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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In swing states, where his approval is only slightly below 50 percent, his ability to maintain political momentum could influence legislative priorities, party strategy, and the positioning of potential challengers.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Democratic New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill is narrowly in the lead in the New Jersey gubernatorial race but her Republican rival Jack Ciattarelli is catching up, according to a poll.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Ward 3 Dave Myres Dave Myres, an Army veteran and medical sales professional, ran and narrowly lost in 2017 to Justin Adrian.—
PJ Green
October 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Arch-rivals Sunderland have fared marginally better, converting five of their 14 big chances across eight matches.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Volvo Group down 7% On the corporate front, Swedish truckmaker Volvo Group on Friday posted marginally higher-than-expected third-quarter earnings.—
Chloe Taylor,Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
17 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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Nashville could have scored before Messi’s opener when Jacob Shaffelburg found open space to attack but managed only a weak shot that barely troubled Rocco Rios Novo.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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According to Bookman, his partner was struggling with substance abuse and was barely able to stay afloat, even with the success of his invention.—
Otto Rabe,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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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 29 Oct. 2025.
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