as in practically
very close to but not completely
fell in love with a man who was virtually penniless
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Recent Examples of virtually
The coalition, which exists virtually for the most part, has now grown to about 300 members from across the country.
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Shanzeh Ahmad, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
Jenner and Chalamet's big night out comes a few days after The Kardashians star attended the 2025 Met Gala solo while the actor stayed back to virtually keep tabs on a New York Knicks game happening in Boston.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 10 May 2025
Filmmakers, producers, and executives came not just from Spain and Portugal but from virtually every corner of Latin America, giving the event real Ibero-American weight.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 10 May 2025
During a morning analyst call, CFO Gord Nelson said virtually all of Cineplex revenue comes from the Canadian market, so the company will not face a material impact from U.S. President Donald Trump’s global trade war, which includes tariffs slapped on Canada.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
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Shanzeh Ahmad, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
Jenner and Chalamet's big night out comes a few days after The Kardashians star attended the 2025 Met Gala solo while the actor stayed back to virtually keep tabs on a New York Knicks game happening in Boston.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 10 May 2025
Filmmakers, producers, and executives came not just from Spain and Portugal but from virtually every corner of Latin America, giving the event real Ibero-American weight.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 10 May 2025
During a morning analyst call, CFO Gord Nelson said virtually all of Cineplex revenue comes from the Canadian market, so the company will not face a material impact from U.S. President Donald Trump’s global trade war, which includes tariffs slapped on Canada.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtually
Adverb
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But for the sun-seeking pilgrims who’ve already spent too much time in the car, that rambling building practically radiates golden light.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
17 May 2025
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And coming from Hulk, there was practically no budget.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
17 May 2025
Adverb
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The fence around Pimlico almost serves as a barrier to keep the trouble out.—
Dana O'Neil,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Unlike almost all other automakers with U.S. sales, Tesla owns and operates its own dealerships.—
Chris Kirkham,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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The reality star dined at Tucci in New York City's Noho neighborhood on May 10 and allegedly refused to pay the nearly $1,000 bill, according to an onlooker, and disputed the bill with owner Max Tucci.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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More: Armored vehicles and nearly 7,000 troops: A look at plans for military parade on Trump's birthday Presidents Dwight Eisenhower and John Kennedy had thousands of troops at their inaugurations.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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“Virtually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtually. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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