as in perfectly
without any flaws or errors
an ideally executed routine on the parallel bars that earned him perfect scores from the judges
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Recent Examples of ideally
They can be planted as little as one to two feet apart (though ideally in the 18-14 inches range) in rows 3 to 4 feet apart.
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Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
The best units are in building number eight, close to the ocean and ideally positioned for views of both sunrises and sunsets.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
This seafront cocktail bar is ideally located on the western coast of the island, right under Belvedere Largo Aretusa, a bustling piazza that locals and tourists flock to in the evening.
—Michele Becker, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Doctors recommend starting a yoga practice slowly, ideally with an instructor, and modifying poses if needed.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
The best units are in building number eight, close to the ocean and ideally positioned for views of both sunrises and sunsets.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
This seafront cocktail bar is ideally located on the western coast of the island, right under Belvedere Largo Aretusa, a bustling piazza that locals and tourists flock to in the evening.
—Michele Becker, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Doctors recommend starting a yoga practice slowly, ideally with an instructor, and modifying poses if needed.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideally
Adverb
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Her racial ambiguity was perfectly calibrated to an era in which brands were clamoring to amplify their social-media presence by appealing to as many audiences as possible.—
T. M. Brown,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Greenard perfectly fit defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ system.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Enclosed behind a barrier, a theme park is immaculately clean and features fancy landscaping and roving mascots who pose for photos and spread positive vibes.—
John Haddad,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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Although immaculately updated, traces of the past remain in the property’s 26 miles of crown moulding restored by a team from Paris.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Ideally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideally. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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