robustly

adverb

Definition of robustlynext
as in sharply

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for robustly
  1. fiercely
  2. strongly
  3. vigorously
  4. powerfully
  5. forcefully
  6. roundly
Adverb
  • 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
  • Kimbell has said the retailer has never experienced such a fiercely competitive environment.
    Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of fiercely
Adverb
  • In 2025, forward-thinking leaders must strongly consider wellness as a core business strategy.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
  • While not mandatory, it’s strongly advised to get ready to leave for your safety.
    Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of strongly
Adverb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of vigorously
Adverb
  • Chelsea boots are a wardrobe staple and the perfect way to march powerfully into the new year.
    Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
  • By playing the benchwarmers Sunday in order to give the starters what is essentially a bye week, McVay was sending two separate messages, both of which powerfully illustrate what this organization has become in their nine years since returning to town.
    Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of powerfully
Adverb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of forcefully
Adverb
  • For O’Neil, the advantages of joining LIV outweigh the concerns often relayed about sports properties under the Public Investment Fund, Saudi Arabia’s $700 billion sovereign wealth fund that has been roundly criticized for claims of sportswashing.
    Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 15 Jan. 2025
  • And that’s the rub — the inmate firefighting program is not roundly negative.
    Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of roundly
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