How to Use ideally in a Sentence

ideally

adverb
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  • His skills made him ideally suited for the job.
  • The ski slope was situated ideally.
  • They were ideally suited to one another.
  • Instead, nuts and seeds should ideally be kept in the freezer—or at least the fridge.
    — Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2023
  • Overall the sound in the hall was bright, bold, and alive, if not quite yet ideally balanced.
    — Jeremy Eichler, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Mar. 2023
  • Chalk paint should ideally have a quick dry time, be easy to clean, durable, and cut back on your prep time.
    — Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2023
  • To drink like a local, skip the straw and gulp it — ideally while noshing on clam cakes.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 28 Apr. 2023
  • In the case of a pollen allergy, the treatment should ideally start in the pollen-free season.
    — Christiane Gelitz, Scientific American, 4 May 2023
  • Wait at least three days after the roast date to use the beans, and, ideally, brew them all within two weeks.
    — Tim Carman, Washington Post, 2 Jan. 2024
  • So fill up on protein—ideally four to five times per day.
    — Andrew Heffernan, Men's Health, 13 May 2023
  • Dry the tent in a cool, shaded area, ideally away from where there could be bird droppings.
    — Sarah Kester, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2023
  • That means 30 to 40 grams or more in the morning, ideally after a workout.
    — Celia Ellenberg, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Leave the jar in a warm location, ideally between 60 and 70℉, for three days.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Use a wire brush to scrub off any rust damage, ideally down to bare metal.
    — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Next up was a denim midi-dress—ideally from the ’90s with a straight-fitting skirt.
    — Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Getting him back, ideally in 2022 All-Pro form, would be a major lift to the secondary.
    — Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Contrast stitching and a dark wash, and ideally, in a set with matching jeans.
    — Erika Veurink, Vogue, 17 Nov. 2023
  • To make panko bread crumbs, start by preheating your oven to 300° F. Use a knife to remove the crusts from the bread (ideally white bread for this type of bread crumb).
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2023
  • Shoes should be multi-functional as well, ideally able to take you from a day of sight-seeing to a night on the town.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2023
  • How to get fit again after a break The first step is setting a clear and, ideally, measurable goal.
    — Alyssa Sparacino, Fortune Well, 8 Apr. 2023
  • Taking a long walk, ideally in a park or in the woods, can also help reduce stress and tension.
    — Time, 26 July 2023
  • The best place to put a sandbox is ideally out of the elements, such as a shady space protected from the harshest sun.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Parents, 31 July 2023
  • The two third-row seats are best suited to short trips or short people — ideally, young children.
    — Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 19 Mar. 2024
  • While your sleeping system should weigh around 7 pounds or less, ideally, your tent will weigh a bit more.
    — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2023
  • Ventilating the house — with an open window or, ideally, a range hood — can help clear the air, said Holmes.
    — Julie Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2023
  • In a healthy relationship, ideally, your partner will stand by your side through the ups and downs.
    — Tianna Soto, Women's Health, 13 Aug. 2023
  • But the Tuesday agenda lacked a glaring item poised to be ideally approved by trustees that same evening.
    — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2023
  • Cimino says that the pressure rating of your hose should ideally match the water pressure of your home.
    — Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Cover the floors and worktable of a dust-free room or garage (ideally 65°F–70°F) with heavy-duty plastic.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2023
  • But ideally, the filter unit should be able to circulate the room air through the filter six times every hour, adds Dr. Jain.
    — Jessica Migala, Women's Health, 9 June 2023

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