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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Example Sentences

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

“You can’t teach it to them the proper way because realistically, just like us, there’s only so much they can learn, right?”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Coupling climate and ice sheet models is still a relatively new and complex approach, but it allows scientists to capture interactions between different parts of the Earth system more realistically.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

“We believe the market will focus on airline commentary around the degree to which higher fuel costs can realistically be passed along through increased fares,” UBS analyst Atul Maheswari said in a note late Sunday.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

I couldn’t think of a property company, either, let alone one that might realistically be hiring.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins