as in initially
in the beginning
we originally planned to go out tonight, but we changed our minds
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Recent Examples of originally
What was originally a condo has been transformed by the two into a café.
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Kansas City Star,
6 July 2026
He was originally only meant to play six shows at Wembley, but gladly doubled the number of performances when demand for tickets skyrocketed.
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Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
6 July 2026
As originally proposed, Concourse Park would have nine three- and four-story buildings with a mix of studios and one-, two- and three-bedroom units.
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Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2026
The deal, which a contract originally specified should have closed by the end of this past April, has yet to reach the finish line.
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Thomas Gounley,
Denver Post,
6 July 2026
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Kansas City Star,
6 July 2026
He was originally only meant to play six shows at Wembley, but gladly doubled the number of performances when demand for tickets skyrocketed.
—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
6 July 2026
As originally proposed, Concourse Park would have nine three- and four-story buildings with a mix of studios and one-, two- and three-bedroom units.
—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2026
The deal, which a contract originally specified should have closed by the end of this past April, has yet to reach the finish line.
—
Thomas Gounley,
Denver Post,
6 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for originally
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The Education Department initially classified only 11 fields as professional, leaving out areas including nursing, physical therapy and education.
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Hemsworth and Brooks, who are both Australian, were initially seen together in December 2019 during brunch with the actor's parents, Craig and Leonie, in Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia.
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Their tropical cocktails and frozen delights are easily crushable, primarily made with vodka, mezcal, rum and tequila.
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Although Chicago had its issues with redlining and massive disinvestment that left generational scars on some primarily Black neighborhoods, the small town ethos held little sway over me.
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“Originally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originally. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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