as in mainly
for the most part
the weather this month has been mostly mild
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Recent Examples of mostly
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.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025
It was used as a patio during the pandemic but has been mostly an afterthought since.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
Before the pandemic, nearly 66 percent of Gulf nationals shopped for luxury fashion abroad, mostly in Europe.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
The timing of Serie A matches, mostly at noon or 2:45 p.m. on a Sunday, meant there was no overlap, allowing each club its moment.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025
It was used as a patio during the pandemic but has been mostly an afterthought since.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
Before the pandemic, nearly 66 percent of Gulf nationals shopped for luxury fashion abroad, mostly in Europe.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
The timing of Serie A matches, mostly at noon or 2:45 p.m. on a Sunday, meant there was no overlap, allowing each club its moment.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mostly
Adverb
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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
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The state enforces that law mainly by responding to complaints made to the state health department by members of the public.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 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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Outflows of $27 million slimmed AUMs to $7 billion, chiefly due to liquidations in Australia and South Africa.—
Royston Wild,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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But Arteta’s Liverpool counterpart Arne Slot rejects the idea that fitness record is determined chiefly by luck.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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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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For his part, Spoelstra largely has filled his staff with former Heat players, with his current staff including Caron Butler, Malik Allen and Wayne Elllington.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2025
Adverb
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But Iowa, the strategist said, is a predominantly white early state compared to other early nominating states.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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The collection is predominantly 14-karat gold, reclaimed diamonds and unique natural pearls.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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Filling: These eggy bites are basically bite-size versions of your favorite big-batch breakfast casserole.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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In other words, the downgrade applies to US Treasuries greater than one year in duration (government bonds, basically, up to and including 30-year issues).—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Adverb
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Possible Side Effects Cinnamon is generally well-tolerated and safe for most people when consumed in regular amounts in food.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
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Luckily, today’s smartphones are ideal for capturing images of even faint aurora, which generally look white to the naked eye.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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“Mostly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mostly. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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