anatomically
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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They eventually diverged, with anatomically modern humans evolving in Africa, and Neanderthals migrating across Eurasia.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
When someone uses the word “literally” in a fictional movie account of a beloved but anatomically incorrect doll, it’s hard to take literally—except millions do.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026
She shared pictures and videos from the vampire-themed ceremony, which featured "anatomically correct" cakes shaped like human hearts.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2024
Culturally, anatomically modern humans and Neanderthals had similar stone tool technology, such as making tools using 'Levallois methods', which involved striking stones with a hammer-like tool.
From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2024
Her strokes are broad and gentle, the colors muted; Lelia says anatomically correct pictures give the kids nightmares.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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