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
Synonyms
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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In general, store them in a cool, dry place, and keep them tightly closed and out of the reach of children and pets, ideally locked in a cabinet or closet.
—Beth Thomas, Verywell Health, 7 June 2024
Instead, pop it in your carry-on bag, ideally a small backpack, which won't be at risk of being gate-checked if the overhead space fills up on your flight.
—Stephanie Wu, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2024
That and the hot dog are what experts have called an example of loss-leader pricing — a strategy in which companies sell certain products below their market cost in order to get customers in the door and, ideally, putting even more profitable goods in their carts.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 4 June 2024
Mandelbaum told The Star that this won’t be the case for long: The streetcar project plans to repave the entire stretch of Main Street along the southern extension route — ideally before the year is over.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2024
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Beth Thomas, Verywell Health, 7 June 2024
Instead, pop it in your carry-on bag, ideally a small backpack, which won't be at risk of being gate-checked if the overhead space fills up on your flight.
—Stephanie Wu, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2024
That and the hot dog are what experts have called an example of loss-leader pricing — a strategy in which companies sell certain products below their market cost in order to get customers in the door and, ideally, putting even more profitable goods in their carts.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 4 June 2024
Mandelbaum told The Star that this won’t be the case for long: The streetcar project plans to repave the entire stretch of Main Street along the southern extension route — ideally before the year is over.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2024
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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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