FUNDAMENTALLY Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

fundamentally

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Definition of fundamentally

as in essentially

at the most basic level All people are fundamentally the same. I disagree with some of her points, but fundamentally she's right. His plan is fundamentally different.

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Recent Examples of fundamentally As the climate warmed, the government’s policy of putting out fires fundamentally altered the landscape. — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026 Asked what fundamentally strengthens creativity, experts keep coming back to lived experience. — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 In this respect this limited expansion differed fundamentally from the chain stores that flourished from the 1990s. — Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026 And a growing share from both major political parties state that the economy needs to be fundamentally rebuilt to address this. — Markus Schneider, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fundamentally

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Google’s statement is essentially a roundabout way of confirming that Workspace and Photos data may inform ads.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026
On their way out, and in so many words, Beatrice essentially apologizes for Smallwood’s behavior to Serena (and even congratulates her on the baby).

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of essentially

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These are basically less privileged neighborhoods where the government is meant to show a greater focus on education by employing more teachers and so on.

— Elektra Kotsoni, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Brody and Chang have seen them all (basically), and have some guiding thoughts to share, below.

— Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of basically

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Yet sports is inherently global, and attractive businesses may be headquartered in Europe, Canada, Australia, Latin America or Asia.

— Chris Russo, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2026
To be sure, a bit of polyester here and there is not inherently bad, especially in outdoor or athletic gear.

— Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

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