concretely

adverb

Definition of concretelynext
as in specifically

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Recent Examples of concretely More concretely, Mazzolai would like to incorporate the concept of a life cycle into the design of robots, so that at the end of their useful life these machines can be reused, recycled, or even biodegraded. — IEEE Spectrum, 22 Sep. 2026 What was actually different about the response A few things about Coxon’s episode are concretely different from what preceded it, beyond raw view counts. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026 People keep trying to game this out more concretely, but the numbers are slippery. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Trump spoke now not only to distract from his sputtering Iran war and its effects on the economy, but also because his attempts to concretely interfere with the 2026 election thus far have almost all failed. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026 The show provides several abstract theories but never concretely explains what the island is. — Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026 The Canucks have sported cement shoes and now sit concretely at the bottom of the standings. — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2026 More concretely, this means reactivating the brand and stabilizing the business. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 19 Jan. 2026 But in the near term, investors may still be flighty, unless something concretely reassuring, such as Oracle achieving positive cash flow, reassures them the snapping sound is just a twig in the forest. — Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concretely
  1. specifically
  2. expressly
  3. particularly
  4. especially
Adverb
  • Much of this world reached him through the airwaves, specifically the stations that served the greater New York City area.
    — Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 8 Nov. 2026
  • SpaceX developed Starshield specifically for government and national security customers.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of specifically
Adverb
  • The Court expressly left unresolved whether schools may allow transgender athletes to participate on female teams, the separate question underlying Maine’s dispute.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Wrighting — who expressly aligns with the BFC’s strategy to decentralize British fashion — considers devolvement a crucial development.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of expressly
Adverb
  • But tradition is also evolving, particularly for younger generations growing up in the United States.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Indians kick off Diwali festivities The Associated Press Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India, particularly for Hindus, and widely marked by prayers, family gatherings and the lighting of fireworks.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of particularly
Adverb
  • Made from 270-thread-count long-staple cotton, the sheets have a crisp, breathable feel that's especially attractive to hot sleepers who prefer something lighter than silky sateen.
    — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
  • But as a practicing Catholic, Pomiés says sometimes Uruguayan and especially officials misinterpret what secularism is.
    — Carrie Kahn, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026
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“Concretely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concretely. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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