arguably

adverb

ar·gu·ably ˈär-gyü-(ə-)blē

: as may be argued or shown by argument

an arguably effective strategy

—used to say that a statement is very possibly true even if it is not certainly true

He was arguably the greatest writer of his era.

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The Galaxy have a staggering +12 playoff goal differential, which matches what the 2001 San Jose Earthquakes posted in the run to their first MLS Cup title, a journey that remains arguably the gold standard for postseason dominance. —

Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024 Yes, Cena has had much success in the Rumble and is arguably the most accomplished WWE Superstar of all time, but there are multiple factors that point away from betting on him. —

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Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024 In Calvert Hall, however, Loyola will face a defense that’s arguably been one of the top units in the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association, with six defenders making the all-conference team. —

Rich Scherr, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for arguably