appreciably

adverb

Definition of appreciablynext
1
as in largely

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in markedly

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciably
  1. largely
  2. mostly
  3. mainly
  4. chiefly
  5. almost
  6. clearly
  7. most
  8. obviously
Adverb
  • What To Know Lebanon's nuanced internal politics are impacted by shifting factions and alliances largely consisting of leaders who participated in the country's devastating 15-year civil war that ended in 1990, making presidential elections difficult.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
  • The song traces its new No. 2 peak largely to 8 million official U.S. streams (up 166%) registered during the Dec. 27-Jan. 2 tracking week, according to Luminate.
    Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of largely
Adverb
  • The Chinese claims have led to disputes with U.S. allies across the region, but mostly with the Philippines, which Washington has had a defense pact with for decades.
    Brad Dress, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Johnson has recently played mostly with center Cole Sillinger and veteran winger James van Riemsdyk.
    Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of mostly
Adverb
  • Opponents in New York say this is just a cash grab – another tax that will hurt mainly working people.
    Mo Rocca, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Despite limited powers, many believe the presidential position is key for the political balance of power in a country mainly governed by the Croatian Democratic Union, or HDZ, since gaining independence from Yugoslavia in 1991.
    Saša Kavić, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of mainly
Adverb
  • The intelligence report, written chiefly by the CIA, appeared to close the book on Havana syndrome.
    Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The Main Zenbook Updates: New Guts for the Duo and Zenbook 14 The Zenbook A14 has the most going for it as a unique proposition, given its price and quality level, while these next two are chiefly component refreshes on existing designs.
    Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of chiefly
Adverb
  • What to know about California's wildfires Santa Ana winds have died down across the Greater Los Angeles area, helping firefighters bring almost 40,000 acres of ongoing wildfires under control.
    Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
  • How has the competition changed? Concerns that what the Arclight Hollywood provided in terms of elevated attention for certain films, ability to perform when platform runs are still desired, and replacement of revenue have almost totally evaporated.
    Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of almost
Adverb
  • But a few months on, Pereira is clearly not happy with the options available.
    Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
  • One of the things that the world has learned so clearly about decarbonization is that there is no social license for decarbonization pathways that put upward pressure on consumer prices.
    Justine Calma, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of clearly
Adverb
  • His most recent book, The Dead Sea: A 10,000 Year History, was recently published with Yale University Press.
    Nir Arielli, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
  • The two most damaging active blazes – the Palisades Fire, the most destructive in the city's history, and the Eaton Fire – were 19% and 45% contained, respectively, according to Cal Fire's latest updates Wednesday.
    Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of most
Adverb
  • Cohen is obviously fully on board with Stearns’ philosophy of limiting free agent deals to three years or fewer (the Soto contract of course being the notable exception).
    Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2025
  • While none of these sequels has a strong plot, this one is the most obviously held together by tape and glue, and the episodic structure makes House of Frankenstein feel longer than its 70-minute run time.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of obviously
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