IDENTICALLY Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

identically

adverb

Definition of identically

as in equally

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as in accurately

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Recent Examples of identically Treating both students identically serves neither particularly well. — Scott White, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 The songs from the original are all back and arranged identically, with the obligatory new song relegated to the end credits. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 8 July 2026 Four cards are included, and all of the locks in the same pack are coded identically, so there’ll be no issue if a card ever goes missing. — Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 For categories like swim, function is important, and Lycra EcoMade is said to perform identically to conventional Lycra while also resisting wear from sunscreen, UV exposure and chlorine. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 6 July 2026 Everything was laid out identically to Star Fox 64, with controls and combat that felt virtually the same. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 27 June 2026 Finally, the sample of respondents who completed all questions in the survey was weighted identically as well as to the result for the 2026 general election horse-race question (including voters leaning a certain way) on the full sample. — New York Times, 21 May 2026 Essentially, each type of peptide has a unique function—not all peptides function identically. — Brianna Peters, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026 In Game 4 between the Nuggets and Wolves, the first half finished identically -- with an 8-0 run and a heave from Murray. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for identically

Adverb

The frankly enormous soaking tub in black-and-white tile and equally capacious steam shower share the room, though the toilet sits in a private water closet.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
The Maverick’s core customer isn’t a traditional pickup truck buyer but someone who might be coming over from an equally affordable car, like a Honda Civic.

— Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of equally

Adverb

Other experts said our testing method would not accurately depict lead levels across a particular yard because of how variable the contamination can be.

— Cassandra Garibay, ProPublica, 4 Aug. 2026
The signs would also direct visitors to locations, not yet identified, where the administration says American history is presented more accurately.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of accurately

Adverb

For decades, the Self Sufficiency Standard, whose definition voters later approved verbatim as the True Cost of Living, has measured the real cost of meeting basic needs across more than 700 household types and neighborhoods.

— Aldrin Rafael Bonilla, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026
That framing landed almost verbatim in the press coverage that followed.

— Zachary Utz, STAT, 15 May 2026

Definition of verbatim

Adverb

It’s already been established that Ted is returning to coach the team, though what exactly convinces him to come back is a reveal saved for the premiere itself.

— Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026
What all three cases have in common is that nobody can quite explain what exactly the crime here is.

— Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of exactly

Adverb

Company executives believe bringing fuel directly to fleet yards could remove that barrier.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
The organization does not tolerate any actions that directly contradict the values and policies of the Fraternity and holds strict rulings against members and chapters that violate Fraternity expectations and the law.

— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of directly

Adverb

For most eclipse chasers traveling well inside the path of totality, precisely where the edge of the path is makes no difference.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Up front, there’s a new nose with new ductwork that allows air to flow more efficiently and precisely, generating more downforce, eliminating turbulence, and also improving cooling.

— Jerry Perez, The Drive, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of precisely

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