resolutely

adverb

Definition of resolutelynext
as in hard
with great effort or determination resolutely championed the unpopular causes for most of his political career

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolutely
  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
  • Ain't nothing really gonna make a difference, Micah is gonna play hard.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of hard
Adverb
  • In one video, the girls watched intently as a quartet of people riding horses and holding the American flag made their way down the street.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Dawkins has become the star of the offensive line show for those who watch them intently enough.
    Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of intently
Adverb
  • In a world where technology continuously blurs the lines between virtual and real, Verstappen is at the forefront of promoting sim racing as a credible platform that can launch careers in real-world racing.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • And like the person who keeps rejoining the gym, companies must continuously recommit to data health.
    Sarah Elk, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of continuously
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resolute

resolutely

resoluteness

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