FRAGMENTARILY Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

fragmentarily

adverb

Definition of fragmentarily

as in somewhat

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The Torcal’s response on-center is deliberately somewhat muted, progressing as the driver turns the wheel, helping maintain the illusion that the Torcal’s mere inertia is sufficient to carry it through irregularities in the path ahead.

— Byron Hurd, The Drive, 27 Aug. 2026
Had Meta refused to settle and lost, the company could have faced as much as $200 billion in combined penalties, Reuters reported — suggesting that the social media giant was probably at least somewhat concerned about the possibility of a loss.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of somewhat

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For reference, antimony is a relatively scarce metal/mineral used in things like flame retardants, batteries, electronics, and defense applications.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Its relatively rapid custom timeline—delivering boots in 6 to 12 months—is also a plus.

— Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of relatively

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Two Democrats buck their party A pretty unusual thing happened this afternoon, the second day of the House of Representatives' return from August recess.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Even her beauty look was understated, from her unfussy low bun to her pretty pale-pink square manicure.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of pretty

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Protectionism is generally not the cause of trade conflicts, but rather a symptom of imbalances that have endured for too long.

— MICHAEL PETTIS, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026
Thus polytheistic worship of deities and monist philosophy are not opposed but rather different ways of reaching the divine.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026

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