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
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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
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By episode 2, the former Fireflies make it to an area just outside Jackson and see how heavily fortified the city is.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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But the Heat then scored just 21 points while shooting 1 of 6 (16.7 percent) on threes in the fourth quarter.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Consumer beauty, entailing Covergirl, Max Factor, Rimmel and more, saw net revenue drop 8% in the three months ended Dec. 31 on the back of declines in color cosmetics and body care, which were partially offset by growth in mass fragrance.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Before pouring in the cocktail, partially cover a martini glass rim in vanilla icing, then roll it in a combination of coconut flakes, grated carrot, brown sugar, and crushed nuts to top it off.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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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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But this was hardly the end of Temple's professional life.—
Diana Pearl,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Superficially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superficially. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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