ideally
adverb
ide·al·ly
ī-ˈdē-ə-lē 
-ˈdē(-ə)l-lē
1
b
: for best results
ideally, the counselor should vary his techniques for each applicant—
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c
: in accordance with an ideal or typical standard : classically
2
: in relation to an exemplar
3
: in idea or imagination : mentally
Examples of ideally in a Sentence
His skills made him ideally suited for the job.
They were ideally suited to one another.
The ski slope was situated ideally.
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The main point is that fully showing up, ideally in-person, makes others feel respected, appreciated, cared for, and special.
—George Bradt, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
These breaks should ideally be low-stimulation and avoid distractions like cell phones.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Mar. 2025
When stopping by the roadside is your only option, position your vehicle as far off the road as possible, ideally beyond guardrails.
—Southern California Weather Report, Orange County Register, 10 Mar. 2025
Then, move the pan to the refrigerator and chill them for 3 or more hours, fans suggest, or ideally, overnight.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2025
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George Bradt, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
These breaks should ideally be low-stimulation and avoid distractions like cell phones.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Mar. 2025
When stopping by the roadside is your only option, position your vehicle as far off the road as possible, ideally beyond guardrails.
—Southern California Weather Report, Orange County Register, 10 Mar. 2025
Then, move the pan to the refrigerator and chill them for 3 or more hours, fans suggest, or ideally, overnight.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ideally
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“Ideally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ideally. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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ideally
adverb
ide·al·ly
ī-ˈdē-ə-lē
-ˈdē(-ə)l-lē
1
: in agreement with an ideal : perfectly
ideally suited to the job
2
: for best results
ideally, each student should arrive early
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