as in mainly
for the most part
our video collection consists chiefly of comedies, but we have a few horror movies
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Recent Examples of chiefly
Barreto, while maintaining the FWC’s investigation contributed to Pino now facing a felony charge, said aspects of the investigation, chiefly why the body camera footage wasn’t retained as evidence, will be reevaluated.
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
Samuel Barber’s even more opulent music drama by the same name opened the Met’s new house in 1966, with Price as the queen of queens, and is now remembered chiefly as a spectacular dud.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 13 May 2025
Can Alonso make betting on Madrid’s attackers more worthwhile – chiefly Mbappé?
Brett: Mbappé is 66/1 to win the Ballon d’Or despite leading La Liga in goals (27) and shots per 90 (4.40).
—Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Some have found evidence of environmental factors, chiefly experienced by women in pregnancy, though some question whether any such factors can be primary determinants of ASD.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
Samuel Barber’s even more opulent music drama by the same name opened the Met’s new house in 1966, with Price as the queen of queens, and is now remembered chiefly as a spectacular dud.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 13 May 2025
Can Alonso make betting on Madrid’s attackers more worthwhile – chiefly Mbappé?
Brett: Mbappé is 66/1 to win the Ballon d’Or despite leading La Liga in goals (27) and shots per 90 (4.40).
—Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Some have found evidence of environmental factors, chiefly experienced by women in pregnancy, though some question whether any such factors can be primary determinants of ASD.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chiefly
Adverb
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India is familiar with crowd accidents, mainly at religious events.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Many eagle-eyed fans have combed through the footage, mainly the backgrounds of the arenas, and found references to other Marvel characters like Dazzler, Daredevil, Thor, Wasp, Luna Snow and The Fantastic Four.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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These cases mostly centered on medical issues, including diabetes, chronic pain, and other non-lethal afflictions.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2025
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The pair’s lowlights of struggling through contact on the low block are mostly a symptom of desperation — especially last season, when the Sky offense lacked ball movement and rhythm.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
Adverb
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The Hudsons’ parents are actress Goldie Hawn and musician Bill Hudson, though both were primarily raised by Hawn and her longtime partner, Kurt Russell.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
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Another group, led primarily by Maryland farmers, started collecting signatures to challenge the Renewable Energy Certainty Act, which focuses on solar farm siting in the state.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
Adverb
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Chewy mid palate flavors of cherry jam, with slight texture mid palate and firm though largely hidden tannins.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Among smart TVs, streaming sticks, and other streaming devices, Apple TVs are largely viewed as a safe haven.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2025
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Marcos Magaña was born and raised in the eastern Coachella Valley, a predominantly agricultural desert region in Southern California.—
Anh Do,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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Migraine headaches are predominantly classified as either migraine without aura or migraine with aura, with a few rare subtypes of migraine with aura.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
26 May 2025
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“Chiefly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chiefly. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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