as in mainly
for the most part
the weather this month has been mostly mild
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Recent Examples of mostly
Lobbyists are few, and the subject matter is not especially ideological because the bill’s subject matter is mostly internal to Congress.
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Kevin R. Kosar, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
And no, this isn’t because I was overcome by the sheer beauty of the place—although Quito is indeed very beautiful—but mostly because the Ecuadorian capital is one of the highest altitude major cities in the world.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2025
The stores will operate mostly in September and October, though, according to Spirit Halloween's website, some are expected to open before the end of August.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 9 Aug. 2025
The select few passengers have mostly been social media influencers and analysts, including many who generate income by posting Tesla fan content on platforms like X and YouTube.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2025
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Kevin R. Kosar, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
And no, this isn’t because I was overcome by the sheer beauty of the place—although Quito is indeed very beautiful—but mostly because the Ecuadorian capital is one of the highest altitude major cities in the world.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2025
The stores will operate mostly in September and October, though, according to Spirit Halloween's website, some are expected to open before the end of August.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 9 Aug. 2025
The select few passengers have mostly been social media influencers and analysts, including many who generate income by posting Tesla fan content on platforms like X and YouTube.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mostly
Adverb
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Once healthy, DeJean played mainly special teams until Week 6 rolled around.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Between 2009-16 Venezuelan drones were used mainly for surveillance and patrol.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Both procedures have limitations, are primarily cosmetic, and may not be covered by insurance.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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Solutions for Complex Vision Problems Traditional contact lenses primarily correct vision problems, such as near-sightedness and farsightedness.—
Malana VanTyler,
AZCentral.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The legislature met for its latest special session chiefly to address a $783 million budget deficit brought on by tax cuts and spending changes made by the federal government in July.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
26 Aug. 2025
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Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has lent his support to an opposition campaign being led by former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and chiefly funded by good governance advocate Charles Munger Jr.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Keeping Detroit's depth chart largely unchanged at the top. Allen, meanwhile, brings the kind of experience Hooker lacks.—
Cecil Merkerson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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This ultimately will affect more than half a million individuals in Gaza, according to the World Health Organization in the upcoming weeks, and is largely due to Israel limiting the flow of food and aid into Gaza, according to reports from NPR.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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In Katrina's wake, one New Orleans community thrives as another still fights for survival The day's events are set to start in the Lower 9th Ward, where a levee failed and allowed floodwaters to inundate a predominantly Black community.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Homeowners in predominantly Black neighborhoods weren’t given as much money as their affluent white neighbors, or even enough to cover adequate repairs.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
27 Aug. 2025
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According to him, basically, anything that is shiny, metallic, or even remotely related to steel and aluminum could end up on the tariff list.—
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CNBC,
24 Aug. 2025
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After all, he got rid of basically every other cast member, from Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) to Aquaman (Jason Momoa).—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Practical Applications Some principles from their strategy can be applied generally: First, determine distinctive brand attributes, then concentrate on suitable platforms.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Occasional ticket sales, Klein told the Free Press, are generally treated as sales of personal items.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Mostly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mostly. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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