1
as in minimally
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2
as in imperfectly
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superficially
Adverb
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Hailey Bieber just broke her streak of wearing ultra-subtle, barely there manis with a very out-of-character color choice.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2025 -
Zandi believes the nation ultimately will sidestep a downturn because Trump administration officials will grant countries enough exemptions and carve-outs or negotiate down the tariffs to keep the economy afloat – barely.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Still, those factors can scarcely hide a serious lack of conviction or originality in this Lionsgate release, which arrives in theaters, digital and on-demand platforms April 11.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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But fans’ excitement for this spot on the corner of Clark and Addison Streets has scarcely waned in the past 109 years.—
John Lingan,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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That's just the beginning of Natalia's story, though.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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It’s made from 100% luxury brushed microfiber that’s soft and silky, and the filling is just the right weight for all seasons.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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One line of defense is the courts, where the overreach and law-breaking is being partially reined in in courtrooms across the nation.—
Angus King,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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The motion comes a day after Judge Beverly Cannone denied a prosecution motion to exclude a defense expert on dog bites and partially granted a defense motion to limit testimony from a prosecution expert on the same topic.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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But this was hardly the end of Temple's professional life.—
Diana Pearl,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Republicans can hardly hold public events without confronting enthusiastic protests demanding no changes to the retirement safety net.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Superficially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superficially. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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