FAITHFULLY Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

faithfully

adverb

Definition of faithfully

as in precisely

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Recent Examples of faithfully Rubbed out by the day’s events, the kolams—an art form that sustains the diurnal rhythm of the universe—are faithfully recast the next morning. — Chandrahas Choudhury, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026 The watch revives the brand’s iconic A384 case from 1969, faithfully reproduced in its distinctive 37mm tonneau shape. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 As thunder rumbles over Mpophomeni, and the first drops of rain fall, children at the training field pull on hoodies and start to walk home, their dogs trotting faithfully alongside them. — Patricia Huon, Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2026 For Roberts, to faithfully execute the law, the president must have the power to remove officers of independent commissions. — George Thomas, The Atlantic, 30 June 2026 Korkejian’s grandmother visited faithfully, and the distance between them remained charged with love. — Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 It’s been faithfully sung in the book’s accompanying song. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 27 June 2026 Rather than reimagining the star's style, Rodgers focused on faithfully recreating it. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026 At Ruby’s, wonderful things happen when butter and flour alchemize, like the flaky and citrusy outsides and soft insides of the sugar buns, and an array of other French pastries that faithfully lure in crowds every weekend. — Ligaya Malones, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026

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The firms most eager to deploy physical AI (logistics, retail, construction) are often precisely the ones without that safety-governance heritage, which is where the governance gap is widest.

— Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Machado’s allies counter that preventing the country’s most recognizable opposition leader from returning during its gravest humanitarian crisis sends precisely the wrong political message.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

Definition of precisely

Adverb

Fine text and small features were generally well resolved, while overhang performance held up respectably without excessive stringing.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
Bromley had lost his ponytail and worked respectably for the Chicago archdiocese, teaching English and drama at Holy Trinity.

— Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026

Definition of respectably

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Buda Mendes / Getty Images FIFA’s Collina said VAR had correctly recommended overturning Zico’s goal after identifying a foul by Marwan Attia on Argentina defender Lisandro Martínez during the attacking possession phase.

— Reuters, NBC news, 9 July 2026
One rotisserie chicken, if deboned correctly, should render 3 1/2 to 4 cups of meat.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026

Definition of correctly

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Formula 1’s own explanation notes that the crew ideally gets into position 15 to 20 seconds before the car arrives, with tires, equipment, adjustments and roles already prepared.

— Erum Manzoor, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Building them in Ukraine would present Russia with a new target, the diplomat said, adding that ideally production would take place in another European country, like Germany, France, or Poland.

— Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of ideally

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This sci-fi extravaganza was the perfect summertime escape that was appropriately launched over the festive Fourth of July week.

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 3 July 2026
Before adopting and offering access to AI agents, organizations need to learn which can withstand today’s adaptive attacks by ensuring data, assets and privacy are appropriately secure.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of appropriately

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The pair of shotgun-style bedrooms right off the entry are decently sized and come with closets, in addition to being separated by the bathroom.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 6 July 2026
Even with a decently quick fire, shooting the flaming arrow with the makeshift bow with any aim was tough for former NFL player Wes.

— Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 17 June 2026

Definition of decently

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Tah missed Germany’s first sudden-death effort before player of the match Jose Canale fittingly sent Paraguay through, inflicting Germany’s first penalty shootout defeat at a World Cup.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
The final destination on our whistlestop tour is, fittingly, Smithson’s 1970 work Spiral Jetty, on the northeastern shore of the Great Salt Lake.

— Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 July 2026

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