Not quite
Practically
Practically adverb - Very close to but not completely.
Not quite and practically are semantically related. You can use "Not quite" instead an adverb "Practically".
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- In the Oneiroi Series (an Order of the Stick fanfiction series), Xykon practically raised Tiasal/Deirdre, and he has this weird thing going on where he's almost but not quite started a sexual relationship with her.
Source: Wife Husbandry -
Parental Bonus: The following conversation.Young Yuri (on being allowed to explore The City alone): We are practically adulterous.Latov: Erm, not quite.
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In DNA2, the appropriately named Twinkle Junta who is the charming playboy personality of Junta Momonari, but not quite the Mega Playboy, practically sparkles permanently.
Source: Bishie Sparkle
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