as in basically
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Recent Examples of essentially
Aura Walden for $299: This frame is essentially the same as the Aspen and Carver Mat but larger, reaching 15 inches across.
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Nena Farrell, Wired News, 1 June 2025
Look, the president has essentially stopped the border flow without new money and without any new legislation.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 1 June 2025
And you guys are with a label in Griselda that essentially figured out the indie game in the Internet era.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 30 May 2025
The unprecedented $400 million gift, which President Donald Trump has said will transfer to his library after his term ends, will require extensive renovation to serve essentially as the flying White House.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 22 May 2025
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Nena Farrell, Wired News, 1 June 2025
Look, the president has essentially stopped the border flow without new money and without any new legislation.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 1 June 2025
And you guys are with a label in Griselda that essentially figured out the indie game in the Internet era.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 30 May 2025
The unprecedented $400 million gift, which President Donald Trump has said will transfer to his library after his term ends, will require extensive renovation to serve essentially as the flying White House.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for essentially
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Filling: These eggy bites are basically bite-size versions of your favorite big-batch breakfast casserole.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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In other words, the downgrade applies to US Treasuries greater than one year in duration (government bonds, basically, up to and including 30-year issues).—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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While most beauty brands struggle with rising social media advertising costs and navigating the emerging Gen Alpha consumer base, Glow Recipe has found success through a fundamentally different approach.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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Proponents say the legislation is fundamentally about offering autonomy to the sick and dying, not encouraging suicide.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2025
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“Essentially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essentially. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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