as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
began to row powerfully toward the shore
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Recent Examples of powerfully
The seamless synergy that's apparent without being acknowledged is powerfully palpable.
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Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
On the nose, the bourbon is powerfully aromatic and robust.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Unfortunately, fentanyl is powerfully addictive, further complicating what was already a staggering nationwide challenge: Only about a quarter of the nearly 50 million people with an addiction issue get treatment.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Brown, unlike Robbins, places Rose front-and-center in the transition, cluttering the stage with unnecessary business while erasing the subtle transformations that make the scene so powerfully resonant.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
On the nose, the bourbon is powerfully aromatic and robust.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Unfortunately, fentanyl is powerfully addictive, further complicating what was already a staggering nationwide challenge: Only about a quarter of the nearly 50 million people with an addiction issue get treatment.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Brown, unlike Robbins, places Rose front-and-center in the transition, cluttering the stage with unnecessary business while erasing the subtle transformations that make the scene so powerfully resonant.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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While not mandatory, it’s strongly advised to get ready to leave for your safety.Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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In 2025, forward-thinking leaders must strongly consider wellness as a core business strategy.Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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New York City Marathon Race day: November 2 The New York City Marathon is the world’s largest race—more than 55,000 finished in 2024—and is considered an unofficial holiday for the thousands of spectators who vigorously cheer as the runners make their way through all five boroughs.Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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The internal funding mechanism will enable the Big Ten to compete more vigorously for out-of-market athletes, who traditionally have stayed near their homes in football-rich states of Texas and Florida.Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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There’s also buzz for Moore’s co-star Margaret Qualley, who’s harnessing a CCA and Globe nod so far and hoping to hang on to a supporting actress race that’s as fiercely competitive as its leading counterpart.Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
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Directed by Gia Coppola, Anderson was joined by a stellar cast: Jamie Lee Curtis, who plays Shelly's wise and fiercely loyal best friend Annette; Dave Bautista as stage manager Eddie; Billie Lourd as Shelly's daughter Hannah and Shipka and Song as dancers Jodie and Mary-Anne.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Other high-end players in turnaround mode, like Kering, Burberry and Versace-owner Capri, were hit even harder.Evan Clark, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
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The Balance Between Skills And Values The hardest hiring decision is choosing between someone with technical brilliance but questionable motivation and someone less experienced but deeply aligned with your vision.Sergii Malomuzh, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The geopolitical consequences are profound, especially as a new president prepares to take office: If Russia, or any other country, were found culpable for violent attacks on U.S. government personnel, Washington would likely feel compelled to forcefully respond.Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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To a significant degree, that has prevented this week’s Santa Anas from broadly and forcefully spreading across the county and racing all the way to the sea.Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Powerfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerfully. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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