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realistically

American  
[ree-uh-lis-tik-lee] / ˌri əˈlɪs tɪk li /

adverb

  1. in a practical way.

  2. in a way that reflects reality.


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No single firm, she says, “no matter how well‑intentioned, well‑staffed or resourced,” can realistically test for all the ways these systems might go wrong.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

The authors say larger and more carefully designed trials are needed to show what exercise can realistically accomplish for people with hip osteoarthritis.

From Science Daily Jul. 28, 2026

Never mind that countless PBS documentaries have had no trouble realistically depicting revolutionary-era America without AI; Netflix is innovating.

From Salon Jul. 23, 2026

"It is filmmaking at a magnitude few modern directors could ever realistically imagine, demand, or execute."

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

Wayne tries to look into his characters from every possible angle: up close, from a distance, how others see him, whether he sees himself realistically or believes his own lies.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

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