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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This essay will ideally catch the eye of a college admissions officer and make your acceptance all the more smooth by showing off your personality, background, or goals.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
Presenting to experienced judges allows startups to enthusiastically tell their stories, ideally improving their reputation among investors and potential partners.
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The former scout praised Sanders’ accuracy, touch and toughness, but said his arm strength isn’t ideally suited to windy, cold conditions.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
Infants under 6 months who are exposed to measles can receive immunoglobulin, antibodies that can lessen or prevent illness, up to six days after the exposure but ideally sooner.
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Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
Presenting to experienced judges allows startups to enthusiastically tell their stories, ideally improving their reputation among investors and potential partners.
—Anis Uzzaman, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The former scout praised Sanders’ accuracy, touch and toughness, but said his arm strength isn’t ideally suited to windy, cold conditions.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
Infants under 6 months who are exposed to measles can receive immunoglobulin, antibodies that can lessen or prevent illness, up to six days after the exposure but ideally sooner.
—Neha Mukherjee, CNN, 22 Feb. 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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