De facto
De facto adverb - In reality or fact.
Practically and de facto are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Practically" instead an adverb phrase "De facto".
Practically
Practically adverb - Very close to but not completely.
De facto and practically are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "De facto" instead an adverb "Practically".
Both terms in one sentence
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He practically invented the de facto "dork rock" look that would take off in the '90s.
Source: Music / The Cars -
They are even living together and are practically a de facto married couple.
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