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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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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

"I don't think realistically he has got another Grand Slam in him, unfortunately. I think this was the one," 1987 Wimbledon champion Pat Cash said on BBC TV.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

Now, you’re 89 and planning for 10 years or so realistically, but possibly up to 20 years.

From MarketWatch Jul. 8, 2026

More realistically, he pictured a kind of assistant to the man-god, say a half step up from an apostle.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen

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