ACTIVELY Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

actively

adverb

as in diligently

in a manner involving great or constant activity he's been working actively toward the goal of opening his own restaurant

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Recent Examples of actively Dark Sky International now recognizes more than 200 dark sky places across 22 countries, certifying destinations that actively protect night skies and reduce artificial light pollution through local ordinances and lighting retrofits. —

Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026 Reduce heat to 350° and continue to bake until filling is actively bubbling through the center and biscuits are deep golden brown, 50–65 minutes more. —

Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026 However, coins might be a better fit for collectors or those wanting to actively trade in the gold market. —

Liz Knueven, CNBC, 12 May 2026 Jason Stepp, the division chief of operations for the Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue department, said about noon that the southwest portion of the fire is under control, while the northwest portion continues to actively burn and spread. —

Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026 These are topics that thousands or even millions of people are actively discussing, but that few authors have addressed in book form. —

Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 May 2026 Prune dogwood trees in winter to reduce disease risk and not stress the tree during while actively growing. —

Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 11 May 2026 The officials said the resident is currently at home and being actively monitored by public health officials. —

Tim Fang, CBS News, 11 May 2026 Under the terms of the compromise, companies could provide rewards when a customer actively uses stablecoin. —

Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for actively

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Then Faith Stafford, a senior deputy design director, worked diligently to re-create one design out of newspaper.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Both appear to be working diligently within their own municipalities while reaching out to others in the county and state, all for the common good.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026