defiantly
adverb
de·fi·ant·ly
di-ˈfī-ənt-lē 
dē-
: in a defiant manner : in a way that is full of or shows a disposition to challenge, resist, or fight
She spoke out defiantly against the proposed law.
As his empire crumbled amid the … scandal, he defiantly refused a graceful exit.—
Jonathan Alter
Jonathan AlterThough restrained, the women do not lack independence, and they wag their tongues as defiantly as ever.—Jason Farago
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Now, Trump is defiantly dressed in yet another single-breasted tuxedo jacket from the Italian brand.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025
Listen to this article TALLAHASSEE — The Florida House and Senate openly rebuked Gov. Ron DeSantis’ call for a special session on immigration Monday by defiantly rejecting his slate of bills, then adjourning and immediately regrouping to consider alternative legislation approved by their leaders.
—Jeffrey Schweers, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2025
Curry rice vermicelli noodles honor my grandmother Po-Po, who defiantly unbound her feet and became a wartime nurse while upholding her duties as a wife and mother.
—Natalie Keng, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
The Ukrainian film Porcelain War, about artists defiantly at work during a time of war, has been nominated for an Academy Award in the best feature documentary category for the 2025 Oscars.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025
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Leah Dolan, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025
Listen to this article TALLAHASSEE — The Florida House and Senate openly rebuked Gov. Ron DeSantis’ call for a special session on immigration Monday by defiantly rejecting his slate of bills, then adjourning and immediately regrouping to consider alternative legislation approved by their leaders.
—Jeffrey Schweers, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2025
Curry rice vermicelli noodles honor my grandmother Po-Po, who defiantly unbound her feet and became a wartime nurse while upholding her duties as a wife and mother.
—Natalie Keng, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
The Ukrainian film Porcelain War, about artists defiantly at work during a time of war, has been nominated for an Academy Award in the best feature documentary category for the 2025 Oscars.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Defiantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defiantly. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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