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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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Their calculations included the energy needed to travel between Mars and different asteroids, the amount of metal that could realistically be collected, and the fuel required to complete the journey.

From Science Daily Aug. 7, 2026

The AFC added Infantino's plan could not "realistically achieve the necessary broad consensus and unity required to move forward".

From BBC Jul. 31, 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

As a kid, our dreams are not what they realistically are today.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 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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