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realistically

American

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

adverb

in a practical way.
in a way that reflects reality.

Example Sentences

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“But realistically, we know that can’t happen. So we’re dealing with reality.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

In his determination, Sheriff Thomas Millar said Archie's death could "realistically" have been avoided if his elevated CRP level on 5 November had been acted upon.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

But her immersion in Scottish culture taught her that Lerner and Loewe’s original book did not represent Scotland realistically.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

As of late 2024, close to 2,300 gigawatts of wind, solar, storage and other projects were waiting in U.S. interconnection queues, far exceeding the capacity that can realistically be added in the near term.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Standing engulfed in the fumes filling the hall, it struck me that I couldn't realistically reject the job.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison

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