as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
stomped his feet firmly to get the snow off his boots
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Recent Examples of firmly
If the pair pull it off, the implications could be massive, revealing AI’s potential to convincingly resurrect and reinvent our cinematic history — a potential that before the tech had remained firmly theoretical.
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David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Much like older Soundboks speakers, the Mix still leans heavily into high volume, with an output of up to 121 dB, putting it firmly in the party speaker category.
—New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2026
All eyes are on a Dodgers three-peat, which would equal the New York Yankees’ feat from 1998 to 2000 and firmly put the franchise in dynasty territory.
—The Sports Desk, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
Once the expiry passes, the forces suppressing volatility will recede — leaving macroeconomics and geopolitics firmly back in control.
—Sidhartha Shukla, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Understanding how decisions to use AI unfold during the writing process, and not just what appears in the final essay, may help educators design assignments and policies that keep the human writer firmly at the helm.
—Jeanne Beatrix Law, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Names like Nettspend and Osamason, who in recent years have come to represent rap’s youngest cohort, firmly rooted in the digital age.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
The result is a Margiela that feels both wearable and conceptual—firmly rooted in the now, with plenty to shop.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
Ozimek serves an instructional leader, coach and advocate for students with autism, firmly grounded in her belief that every child can and will learn if how to best instruct them can be figured out.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Much like older Soundboks speakers, the Mix still leans heavily into high volume, with an output of up to 121 dB, putting it firmly in the party speaker category.
—New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2026
All eyes are on a Dodgers three-peat, which would equal the New York Yankees’ feat from 1998 to 2000 and firmly put the franchise in dynasty territory.
—The Sports Desk, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
Once the expiry passes, the forces suppressing volatility will recede — leaving macroeconomics and geopolitics firmly back in control.
—Sidhartha Shukla, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Understanding how decisions to use AI unfold during the writing process, and not just what appears in the final essay, may help educators design assignments and policies that keep the human writer firmly at the helm.
—Jeanne Beatrix Law, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Names like Nettspend and Osamason, who in recent years have come to represent rap’s youngest cohort, firmly rooted in the digital age.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
The result is a Margiela that feels both wearable and conceptual—firmly rooted in the now, with plenty to shop.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
Ozimek serves an instructional leader, coach and advocate for students with autism, firmly grounded in her belief that every child can and will learn if how to best instruct them can be figured out.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firmly
Adverb
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Netflix has given a second season renewal to Age of Attraction after the dating reality series strongly hooked with viewers after a March 25 rookie season wrap.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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In April 2024, a community meeting survey found that over 50% of respondents supported or strongly supported the site being used for teacher housing.—
Thomas White,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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For many Jewish Americans, the antisemitic incidents have confirmed longstanding fears about the rise of antisemitism, as well as the need to vigorously counter extremism and live their faith undaunted by threats.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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For many Jewish Americans, the antisemitic incidents have confirmed longstanding fears about the rise of antisemitism, as well as the need to vigorously counter extremism and live their faith undaunted by threats.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Lauderhill Police said the suspect forcibly took the teenager's cellphone and physically dragged her back to the building.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The indictment includes the conspiracy count, which carries a maximum sentence of six years in federal prison, as well as several other counts of forcibly impeding a federal officer, each punishable by up to one year in federal prison.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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They are being hit so hard, anybody would be negotiating.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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There is serious concern that a stoppage that costs games could dampen the enthusiasm the sport worked hard to rebuild.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The White House has vehemently pushed back on Kent's claims.—
Anne Bryson,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Ultimately, a lack of Democratic support for weakening the filibuster prevented them from passing that legislation, but Republicans were also vehemently opposed and leaned on arguments about protecting states’ rights.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Like all classic bands, Queen’s greatest strength was the combination of the personalities — four very different but forceful and fiercely competitive people.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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Spellane said Patriot Mobile was one of the only companies that fiercely defended users’ privacy.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Firmly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firmly. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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