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
The more obscure adjustments are chiefly of interest only to administrators of corporate benefit plans and other experts (like me) who keep track of this stuff.
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Bruce Brumberg, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The 2024 Globes attendees didn’t come to play, bringing capes, veils, sequins, and—chiefly—fun to the red carpet.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
But these symbols are also, and chiefly, a celebration of the wonderfully bonkers range of things that constitute this beautifully large and strange nation.
—Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 28 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, other countries and jurisdictions have taken the lead — chiefly the EU and Australia, which have legislatively approved CbC reporting.
—Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Bruce Brumberg, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The 2024 Globes attendees didn’t come to play, bringing capes, veils, sequins, and—chiefly—fun to the red carpet.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
But these symbols are also, and chiefly, a celebration of the wonderfully bonkers range of things that constitute this beautifully large and strange nation.
—Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 28 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, other countries and jurisdictions have taken the lead — chiefly the EU and Australia, which have legislatively approved CbC reporting.
—Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chiefly
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Hurricane Helene tore across six southeastern states last fall, costing $75 billion in economic losses, mainly due to inland and coastal flooding.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2025
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The reduction in expenses is mainly due to lower professional fees.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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Before the deal, at least 117 hostages had been released, mostly in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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But mostly, the Commanders’ offense was a scythe, cutting through the Lions’ defense at will, the key cog in the 45-31 win.—
David Aldridge,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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According to a policy memo leaked to Politico last week, House Budget Committee members are considering a number of reforms to federal student loan forgiveness and repayment programs as part of a massive budget reconciliation bill primarily intended to extend expiring tax cuts.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Well, primarily because Gyokeres, similar to Harry Kane, has needed to work hard to improve his game along a career path that has taken him from Brommapojkarna in Sweden to Sporting in Portugal, via stints at Brighton & Hove Albion, Swansea City and Coventry City.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Trump's new immigration orders largely mirror policies from his first term.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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But one prominent seating section — former presidents, first ladies and vice presidents — was largely muted.—
Bill Barrow,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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The scandal generated controversy after allegations in U.K. broadsheet The Times that the victims were dismissed by the authorities over fears their allegations, predominantly against South Asian men, would stoke racial tension.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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Alzheimer’s is predominantly a disease of old age, which means that occupations with lower life expectancies would be anticipated to have fewer Alzheimer’s related deaths, simply because people may not live to be old enough to develop the disease.—
Christopher M. Worsham,
TIME,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Chiefly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chiefly. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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