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Recent Examples of emphatically
But while the resources may be ready for a transition, the people emphatically are not.
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IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
The president has repeatedly and emphatically said the sprawling 90,000-square-foot ballroom would be entirely bankrolled by private donors.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
The Hawks clowned the Pelicans on the 2025 draft-night trade to get this year’s lottery pick, made arguably the best free-agent signing in the league in Alexander-Walker and emphatically ripped off the Trae Young Band-Aid … while finding a worthy short-term replacement in guard CJ McCollum.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 1 May 2026
As the new Sox skipper began walking out to the mound, his starter emphatically shook his head from side to side.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Others have emphatically said that mental health is not an excuse for domestic violence.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Fitzpatrick's ability to flush the disappointing bogey on the 72nd hole and immediately answer with a 4-iron for the ages minutes later in the playoff against Scheffler emphatically shows the 31-year-old deserves the 'elite' title next to his name.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Edwards and Nikola Jokic emphatically check those boxes.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Sand said emphatically to the crowd, met by applause.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 11 Apr. 2026
IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
The president has repeatedly and emphatically said the sprawling 90,000-square-foot ballroom would be entirely bankrolled by private donors.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
The Hawks clowned the Pelicans on the 2025 draft-night trade to get this year’s lottery pick, made arguably the best free-agent signing in the league in Alexander-Walker and emphatically ripped off the Trae Young Band-Aid … while finding a worthy short-term replacement in guard CJ McCollum.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 1 May 2026
As the new Sox skipper began walking out to the mound, his starter emphatically shook his head from side to side.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Others have emphatically said that mental health is not an excuse for domestic violence.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Fitzpatrick's ability to flush the disappointing bogey on the 72nd hole and immediately answer with a 4-iron for the ages minutes later in the playoff against Scheffler emphatically shows the 31-year-old deserves the 'elite' title next to his name.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Edwards and Nikola Jokic emphatically check those boxes.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Sand said emphatically to the crowd, met by applause.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphatically
Adverb
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The Structured Reality category will surely once again feature Queer Eye and Shark Tank, which have dominated this category for the last 12 years.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
10 May 2026
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From a scientific perspective, an interest in raccoon reproductive anatomy is surely not without merit.—
Sam Zeveloff,
STAT,
9 May 2026
Adverb
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With its easy-to-navigate grid layout and wide avenues, this is a resolutely two-wheel town.—
Rebecca Rose,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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With the highest peaks running in a chain along the east side of the island, Sardinia resolutely turns its back to the mainland.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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Wall Street has been determinedly upbeat about the war in Iran resolving in a relatively short window.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Though his injuries were severe, the sailors watched in wonder as the cat determinedly licked his wounds, then got back to work destroying the rats threatening the ship’s food stores.—
Anne Ewbank,
Popular Science,
18 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Ballmer steadfastly denies arranging the deal between Aspiration and Leonard, who by all accounts performed no duties for Aspiration.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Ellerup, who divorced Heuermann after his arrest in 2023, steadfastly defended her ex-husband’s innocence during those earlier episodes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The primary's stakes for the Indiana state Legislature − solidly red no matter what − were relatively low.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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One practical effect of that requirement was the protection of reliably Democratic-voting majority-minority districts, even in solidly red states where lawmakers could otherwise favor the GOP.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Known for combining antique techniques like Georgian cut-down settings, McCormack’s approach to design is decidedly relaxed and modern while still focusing on craftsmanship — the Mayfair location has an in-house workshop.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
3 May 2026
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Jessica's interpretation on the Jacqueline Kennedy theme of 2001 was a decidedly beachy one.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
Adverb
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Voters in 2016 soundly defeated a measure that would have raised council member pay to $45,000 and mayoral pay to $60,000.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 May 2026
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The amendment was soundly defeated by 123-24 with four lawmakers absent.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Magyar’s campaign has been rigidly domestic.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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Now, when a ball-strike call is challenged, the strike zone will be rigidly defined based on a batter’s height.—
Juliette Arcodia,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Emphatically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphatically. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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