1
as in minimally
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2
as in imperfectly
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superficially
Adverb
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Hailey Bieber just broke her streak of wearing ultra-subtle, barely there manis with a very out-of-character color choice.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2025 -
Zandi believes the nation ultimately will sidestep a downturn because Trump administration officials will grant countries enough exemptions and carve-outs or negotiate down the tariffs to keep the economy afloat – barely.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Still, those factors can scarcely hide a serious lack of conviction or originality in this Lionsgate release, which arrives in theaters, digital and on-demand platforms April 11.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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But fans’ excitement for this spot on the corner of Clark and Addison Streets has scarcely waned in the past 109 years.—
John Lingan,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Furnishing a space requires more consideration than just how something looks — especially for living rooms where a lot of time is spent.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The yield on the 10-year Treasury climbed to 4.27% from 4.15% late Monday and from just 4.01% late Friday.—
Time,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Berkshire will never prefer ownership of cash-equivalent assets over the ownership of good businesses, whether controlled or only partially owned.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Prominent figures, such as Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., are going with a mea culpa, saying the party is partially to blame for Trump's success.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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This is hardly the first time the singer and actor has trotted out voluminous outerwear to add some visual contrast to her look.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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But Trump is hardly the first president to push the limits of his Article II prerogatives, nor are today’s congressional Republicans unique in their readiness to acquiesce.—
David M. Drucker,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Superficially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superficially. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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