as in almost
very close to but not completely
practically everyone agreed to help
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Recent Examples of practically
This was a game produced by the two biggest RPG factories at the time, with a visual style that everyone was familiar with, and was designed by the people who practically invented the Japanese role-playing game.
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Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
This provides permanent writing on practically any service (even wood or plastic!).
—New Atlas, 16 Mar. 2025
Google Assistant launched in 2016, making Android's virtual assistant practically a relic in today's AI world.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 15 Mar. 2025
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.
—Alex Wynne, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025
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Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
This provides permanent writing on practically any service (even wood or plastic!).
—New Atlas, 16 Mar. 2025
Google Assistant launched in 2016, making Android's virtual assistant practically a relic in today's AI world.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 15 Mar. 2025
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.
—Alex Wynne, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for practically
Adverb
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If UConn reaches the Elite Eight for an 18th time in the past 20 seasons, a rematch of the 2024 quarterfinal against 1-seed USC feels almost inevitable.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2025
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The pillars of the massive pier have formed artificial vertical reefs underwater, and diving here almost feels like entering a science fiction world, with alien-like tree formations and coral growths blossoming out from the supports.—
Erik Trinidad,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The Oklahoma charges come nearly a month after Morris asked a federal judge to dismiss a fraud lawsuit filed against him, Gateway Church and others over the church’s tithing practices, according to court documents.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2025
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His opening monologue, which was light on politics and A-list star barbs, earned laughs and O'Brien hit all the right notes, keeping the nearly four-hour show moving through the night.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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For a while, Camilla appeared to be carrying the monarchy virtually single-handedly.—
Jack Royston,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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As mentioned previously, with virtually all nonimmigrant visas, i.e. visitor, student and temporary work visas effectively off-limits because of the immigrant intent problem and the Safe Third Country Agreement preventing refugee claims, legal options are scarce.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Practically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practically. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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