Pronunciation: /ˈnɑmɪnəli/
adjective existing or being something in name or form only
A1 The hotel room was nominally clean, but there were still some stains on the carpet.
A2 The restaurant was nominally busy, but there were still plenty of empty tables available.
B1 The company's policy was nominally fair, but in practice, it favored certain employees over others.
B2 The new law was nominally intended to protect the environment, but many loopholes allowed companies to continue polluting.
C1 The government's efforts to combat poverty were nominally successful, but the underlying issues remained unresolved.
C2 The peace treaty was nominally signed by both parties, but tensions continued to simmer beneath the surface.
adverb relating to or in name only; officially or theoretically
A1 She is nominally in charge of the project, but others make most of the decisions.
A2 The company is nominally based in New York, but most of the employees work remotely.
B1 The new law is nominally aimed at reducing pollution, but its effectiveness remains to be seen.
B2 The organization is nominally a non-profit, but some suspect they are profiting off donations.
C1 The president is nominally the head of state, but the prime minister holds more power.
C2 The treaty was nominally signed to promote peace, but conflicts continued to escalate.
formal The company nominally increased salaries by 3% this year.
informal She's nominally in charge of the project, but doesn't really do much.
slang He's nominally the boss, but we all know who really runs the show.
figurative The painting is nominally a landscape, but upon closer inspection, it reveals hidden meanings.
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