as in extremely
to a great degree
fiercely hot weather
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Recent Examples of fiercely
More than 2 million students across India took this year’s NEET undergraduate exam, the fiercely competitive gateway to India’s medical schools.
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Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 20 June 2026
That case is still unsolved, but suspicion settled almost immediately on McCall, whom the Moores had criticized fiercely after the shooting.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026
Critically, Tehran must contend with hardliners firmly entrenched within the regime, including influential figures who have fiercely opposed the terms of the current agreement with Washington and have previously attempted to sabotage diplomacy to push for war.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Guns are both pervasive and fiercely defended in Missouri, where political ads are often awash in firearms.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
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Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 20 June 2026
That case is still unsolved, but suspicion settled almost immediately on McCall, whom the Moores had criticized fiercely after the shooting.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026
Critically, Tehran must contend with hardliners firmly entrenched within the regime, including influential figures who have fiercely opposed the terms of the current agreement with Washington and have previously attempted to sabotage diplomacy to push for war.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Guns are both pervasive and fiercely defended in Missouri, where political ads are often awash in firearms.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiercely
Adverb
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Canada and Qatar drew their first matches, making this an extremely important opportunity for their hopes of advancing out of the group stage.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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All had extremely low omega-3 levels and at least one risk factor for dementia, such as obesity, sedentary lifestyle, high blood pressure or cholesterol.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Following their arrival, word spread among law enforcement at Kansas City Stadium (aka Arrowhead) that the King and Queen were en route — and the path to the VVIP (yes, very very) entrance was cleared by FBI officials, who kept fans away from the area.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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This could look like a very specific cut of a sleeve of a shirt that nods to that time.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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This butter-yellow tunic feels cheerful, airy, and incredibly chic for summer.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
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The producers are amazing, the writers are amazing, the director's amazing and Netflix has been nothing but incredibly supportive.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Adverb
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In forming our union, the founders fell terribly short of the declaration's promise, leaving slavery intact, allowing states to restrict the franchise to white men who own property.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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But if the film occasionally threatens to float away into its own inaccessible realm, Camp’s witty, doleful performance grounds it with a human dimension, albeit not a terribly warm one.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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Made with soft, highly absorbent quick-drying microfiber.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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The majority of chicken in America is highly processed and cleaned in a chlorine bath.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
Adverb
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Pakistan, which has played a mediation role in US-Iran talks, endorsed the agreement, too, according to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.—
Pamela Avila,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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It is supposed to be a great beach party with a bonfire, but it gets rained out, and they are all huddled under an awning wearing too much body glitter and eating from a greige buffet.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
Adverb
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Spain desperately needs a win to get its World Cup back on track while another good performance from Saudi Arabia — unbeaten in its last three games — would have the Arabian Falcons dreaming of a spot in the knockout stage.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Over the course of the movie, the pair try desperately to solve the mystery of the entity, unwilling to stay away from each other.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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An open-sided viewing carriage engages the senses even more intensely—but hold onto your hat tightly and pack a light jacket.—
Steve Madgwick,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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This, plus the onslaught of traditional banks, in addition to Fidelity and BNY, has created an intensely competitive environment.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Fiercely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiercely. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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