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as in minimally
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as in imperfectly
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Recent Examples of superficially
Lucy is very isolated in this superficially tranquil domestic setting, separated from friends, far from her mother, dependent on Philip, and not even entirely fluent in German.
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Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Some outlets noted that the T1 superficially resemble Chinese smartphones.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 13 May 2026
This is where a debate superficially about finance turns out to hinge on deeper philosophical questions about the nature of human work.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 1 May 2026
Another technique for staging bloodshed might involve the candidate superficially wounding himself with a small razor blade, like professional wrestlers do, but that also presents challenges.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
And people will still recognize sets and locations, and even if they’ve been superficially changed or have a new look.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
The lead manufacturer of PDGF has cautioned that injecting PDGF too superficially at high concentrations or in delicate areas may potentially cause localized collagen nodules, transient swelling, or discoloration.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
The placid romance of Hareton and young Catherine leaves us, superficially, in a peaceful, even hopeful place.
—Radhika Jones, New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2026
Competition cannot be superficially manufactured, and both the causes of and solutions to its recent decline are complex.
—Charlie Hunt, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Some outlets noted that the T1 superficially resemble Chinese smartphones.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 13 May 2026
This is where a debate superficially about finance turns out to hinge on deeper philosophical questions about the nature of human work.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 1 May 2026
Another technique for staging bloodshed might involve the candidate superficially wounding himself with a small razor blade, like professional wrestlers do, but that also presents challenges.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
And people will still recognize sets and locations, and even if they’ve been superficially changed or have a new look.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
The lead manufacturer of PDGF has cautioned that injecting PDGF too superficially at high concentrations or in delicate areas may potentially cause localized collagen nodules, transient swelling, or discoloration.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
The placid romance of Hareton and young Catherine leaves us, superficially, in a peaceful, even hopeful place.
—Radhika Jones, New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2026
Competition cannot be superficially manufactured, and both the causes of and solutions to its recent decline are complex.
—Charlie Hunt, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superficially
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But businesses can do more to use plastic efficiently and minimally.—
Sammy Duda,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The team believes the technology could improve tactile guidance in minimally invasive surgery.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
Adverb
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Ideally everything will reach the market quickly, if imperfectly, rather than Anduril waiting another decade and spending billions to reach 100% perfection.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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But the trajectory seems to be that science is learning, cautiously and imperfectly, to author life.—
André O. Hudson,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The Shenzhou spacecraft is similar to, but also slightly larger than, Russia's Soyuz crew spacecraft.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
24 May 2026
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The Golden Nugget Atlantic City offers a slightly more low-key alternative to some of the larger casino resorts nearby.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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In the bottom of the 11th, UCLA loaded the bases with no outs after an official review determined that Roman Martin was narrowly safe at third base following a bunt.—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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The debate is narrowly framed as to whether a student should pick either a computer science major or a philosophy major.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Adverb
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Things improved as the season wore on, but only marginally.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
18 May 2026
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Sasaki’s numbers with Rushing as his catcher are only marginally better than when Will Smith is catching.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
17 May 2026
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India’s waste management system relies heavily on informal collectors who remain inadequately compensated, leading to the creation of parallel streams in the waste economy.—
Aman Kumar,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 May 2026
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What many patients encounter instead is medical dismissal—a pattern of having symptoms minimized, deprioritized or inadequately investigated.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
12 May 2026
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For more than a decade, your electricity bill barely moved.—
Iulia Lupse,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The noisy city outside is barely discernible through the floor-to-ceiling windows, which allow natural light to flood in when the drapes are drawn.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Avoid watering frequently and shallowly as this will worsen the condition.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Water plants slowly and deeply, rather than quickly and shallowly.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Superficially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superficially. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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