Nominally
Rather
Rather adverb - To some degree or extent.
Usage example: I say, don't you think that's rather expensive for a hamburger?
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- The Earth Federation in the Universal Century Gundam works is at least nominally this given its rather American (and generally Western) aesthetic.
Source: United Space of America -
This version of Godzilla is The Hero (nominally) rather than a villain the trailers made him out to be.
Source: Film / Godzilla (2014) -
Cycles Upon Cycles: Although they are now nominally allies, the StarCraft races are still rather wary of each other and prefer to keep out of each others' business when possible.
Source: Teeth-Clenched Teamwork
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