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realistically

American  
[ree-uh-lis-tik-lee] / ˌri əˈlɪs tɪk li /

adverb

  1. in a practical way.

  2. in a way that reflects reality.


Example Sentences

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His arcade version of “Donkey Kong,” the author explains, revolutionized gaming for one reason: It made its protagonist—Mario, in his debut—jump realistically.

From The Wall Street Journal

Higher input costs also reduce company profits and worker pay, shrinking corporate and individual incomes, and again limiting how much revenue tariffs can realistically generate, the Cato Institute said.

From Barron's

With the way Infantino has improved the financial situation of so many associations, it is hard to see how anyone could realistically challenge him in 2027.

From BBC

The 10% leeway is being built in to reflect that some patients may not be able to make a same-day appointment or may call too late in the day to be realistically given one.

From BBC

If a teacher, coach or other authority figure tells a student that they have to use a website or an app, then the student cannot realistically opt out, King said.

From Los Angeles Times