emphatically

adverb

Definition of emphaticallynext
as in surely

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  1. surely
  2. squarely
  3. intently
Adverb
  • To anyone who can’t or won’t eat anything predicated on the existence of a cow, risotto should surely be off limits.
    Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
  • After the Bears nearly stunned the Vikings in Week 12, scoring 11 points in the final 22 seconds to force overtime, the Vikings should surely be prepared to avoid a disastrous loss.
    Austin Mock, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • In that game, quarterback Justin Herbert was playing on a tender ankle and the Chargers were missing both starting offensive tackles and star safety Derwin James Jr. Since, the Chargers have won six of eight and are currently the fifth seed in the AFC, putting them squarely in the playoff picture.
    Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Beyond Politics: Deepfake Dread Takes Hold Of The Private Sector While the lion's share of media coverage about deepfakes remains squarely focused on their use as political disinformation tools, the public sector is not alone in feeling the effects of this novel technology.
    Eyal Benishti, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of squarely
Adverb
  • Such a change could only come from owning her realities, embracing self-love, listening intently, learning from others, and accepting correction and encouragement from those in her tribe.
    Essence, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
  • By Kang-Chun Cheng Contributor | Undi, Malawi Seated beneath the branches of a massive African fig tree, the audience of nearly 25 women is listening intently.
    Kang-Chun Cheng, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of intently
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