intensively

adverb

Definition of intensivelynext
as in hard
with great effort or determination labored intensively in order to get the film ready for its premiere

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensively
  1. hard
  2. intently
  3. continuously
Adverb
  • Wilson, 32, made her TV acting debut portraying free-spirited musician Abby, who fell hard for bunkhouse cowboy Ryan (Ian Bohen) in 2023's Season 5 premiere.
    Bryan Alexander, The Enquirer, 16 Dec. 2024
  • He's declared insane, and a lawyer (John Payne) works hard to convince the jury that Santa is real.
    Sydni Ellis, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of hard
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
Adverb
  • Data insights should inform decisions continuously, not just in quarterly reviews or at critical moments.
    Annie Phan, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • In Ohio, the individual must continuously live on the property for 21 years and pay the property taxes during that time.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of continuously
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