FAITHFULLY Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

faithfully

adverb

Definition of faithfully

as in precisely

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Recent Examples of faithfully Rather than pursuing complexity for its own sake, the objective was to create a gin that faithfully expresses the Mediterranean woodland surrounding Castiglion del Bosco while remaining elegant, floral and harmonious. — Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Maybe my memory of this trauma preserved the terror of the experience — the pops, the shouting cops, the cold asphalt — more faithfully than the map of my surroundings. — Margrét Ann Thors, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026 The birders visit Flaco faithfully, delight in antics, but can’t help but worry about what comes next. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 30 July 2026 That perception damages public confidence and undermines the work of the many honest public servants who faithfully serve their communities. — Amy Elik, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026 Depicting that dress faithfully would likely be distracting to a modern audience and leave the film unmarketable. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for faithfully

Adverb

For most eclipse chasers traveling well inside the path of totality, precisely where the edge of the path is makes no difference.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Up front, there’s a new nose with new ductwork that allows air to flow more efficiently and precisely, generating more downforce, eliminating turbulence, and also improving cooling.

— Jerry Perez, The Drive, 6 Aug. 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

Adverb

The best rocks are hard, non-porous rocks with a non-gritty surface, ideally a seven on the Mohs’ hardness scale.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
However, potential purchasers ideally want to have PCs with better specs to ensure the software on their VR headset runs smoothly without frame-rate drops, which can cause nausea.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of ideally

Adverb

Hotel Luze feels appropriately on-theme for the history of its location.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Our responsibility is not to make those decisions for residents, but to educate them about the risks, assess their health and safety, monitor for concerns, and respond appropriately when intervention is needed.

— Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of appropriately

Adverb

The entrance opens next to the living room, which is decently proportioned for such a compact model.

— Adam Williams July 09, New Atlas, 9 July 2026
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

Definition of decently

Adverb

The Final Painting fittingly has a contemplative tone, with slow, spellbound songs that seem both off-the-cuff and profoundly lived in.

— Reed Jackson, SPIN, 31 July 2026
The right-handed closer is scheduled to be activated Wednesday — fittingly, when 40,000 fans will receive an Díaz bobblehead — after missing three months because of right elbow surgery.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

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