practically
adverb
prac·ti·cal·ly
ˈprak-ti-k(ə-)lē 
Examples of practically in a Sentence
The room's ceiling was so low that we practically had to crawl.
I talk to him practically everyday.
The project is practically complete.
Football is practically a religion in some places.
Practically speaking, Alaska is too far to go for just a few days.
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Alongside fashion regulars like Liya Kebede, Nicolas Ghesquière and Pierre Hardy, there was a new face in Paris, with Chappell Roan practically causing a scrum at the Rabanne show Thursday.
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Alex Wynne, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025
Schiaparelli’s latest show took a more traditional turn, its goal to be making modernity out of antiquity, but up until this show, Daniel Roseberry has taken great care to make a body of work at Schiaparelli that honors and practically parodies the intricate details of human body features.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 5 Mar. 2025
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—New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2025
The collection was crafted using dreamy textiles including chiffon, organza and satin—essential in the creation of a transcendental atmosphere, with each look practically floating down the runway.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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Alex Wynne, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025
Schiaparelli’s latest show took a more traditional turn, its goal to be making modernity out of antiquity, but up until this show, Daniel Roseberry has taken great care to make a body of work at Schiaparelli that honors and practically parodies the intricate details of human body features.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 5 Mar. 2025
Canoo TechCrunch's Sean O'Kane, who's been following Canoo closely, noted that Aquila has made an offer to purchase practically all of the company's assets for just $4 million in cash, according to this filing.
—New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2025
The collection was crafted using dreamy textiles including chiffon, organza and satin—essential in the creation of a transcendental atmosphere, with each look practically floating down the runway.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for practically
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“Practically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/practically. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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practically
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prac·ti·cal·ly
ˈprak-ti-k(ə-)lē
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