IDEALLY Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

ideally

adverb

ī-ˈdē-ə-lē

Definition of ideally

as in perfectly

without any flaws or errors an ideally executed routine on the parallel bars that earned him perfect scores from the judges

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Recent Examples of ideally But the Dodgers would prefer to, unlike last year, at least earn a first-round bye, and ideally home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026 Earth is ideally placed in relation to the moon and the sun in order for the two to completely overlap during a total eclipse. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 7 Aug. 2026 The issue of the origin of the Covid-19 virus is still salient because knowing the source of any epidemic is useful in predicting, and ideally preventing, the next one. — David J. Hunter, STAT, 7 Aug. 2026 For most people, the best time to drink green tea is between morning and early afternoon, and ideally on an empty stomach. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ideally

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His fifth curled through the legs of Tarik Muharemovic and perfectly to Joshua Zirkzee’s feet for his first-time finish.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
A little bit funny, a lot cheesy and completely, unabashedly earnest, her Liz is — like moms everywhere — at once a perfectly ordinary woman and the center of the universe.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of perfectly

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Six fit-for-a-billionaire log cabins are immaculately done—and recently refreshed—with a mix of designer and antique Western furniture, including the main lodge (Marley’s Lodge) with six suites, a chef’s kitchen, and gym.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
This boozy, creamy, milkshake-like cocktail is captured immaculately in pie form, with all the flavors and textures of that dangerously potent drink.

— Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

Definition of immaculately

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