EQUALLY Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

equally

adverb

Definition of equally

as in alike

in an equal manner or to an equal degree They love all their children equally. The new method is more efficient and equally effective.

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Recent Examples of equally Don’t just blame the universe or god, and then use it to justify an equally poor reaction to the problem. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026 The partnership between two outsiders clawing their way in, joined by an equally canny journalist played by Claire Foy, comes to shape Fleet Street, the London thoroughfare where scribblers plied their trade, in Lamb’s and Murdoch’s images. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 But beyond her contributions to music, Parton was, perhaps, equally well known for her philanthropy and humanitarian work. — Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026 Stoddard takes a slightly different—but equally reality-based—approach. — Angela Haupt, Time, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for equally

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This is one of the key performance indicators that analysts and investors alike are watching.

— Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
The White House’s abrupt decision last week to ease tariffs on 300,000 metric tons — more than 660 million pounds — of foreign beef imports has infuriated American cattle ranchers and congressional Republicans alike.

— Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of alike

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The International Hydrographic Organization — of which both the United States and Canada are members — works to ensure that the world’s seas, oceans and navigable waters are surveyed and charted uniformly, and also names some of them.

— Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Strategically adding subtle darker pieces around areas like the crown, hairline and part can break up silver strands so the overall effect looks dimensional rather than uniformly gray.

— Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

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