as in extremely
to a great degree
fiercely hot weather
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Recent Examples of fiercely
Tight ends fiercely preserve their own history and the nuances of their position, preferring peer-to-peer coaching to more traditional coach/player dynamics.
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Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Poddar meanwhile argued that his fiercely secular friend treated Hindu icons the same as all his other subjects.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Having been run out of the movie theater for entry without payment and refusing to go back to his abusive home, a 12-year-old boy (Miles Ekhardt) sucks fiercely on his emotional support pacifier while trying to hitchhike his way out of town.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
Shapiro, born in Queens in 1941, remained fiercely loyal to New York City throughout his career, maintaining a studio in Long Island City even as his work appeared in museums and public spaces around the world.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
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Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Poddar meanwhile argued that his fiercely secular friend treated Hindu icons the same as all his other subjects.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Having been run out of the movie theater for entry without payment and refusing to go back to his abusive home, a 12-year-old boy (Miles Ekhardt) sucks fiercely on his emotional support pacifier while trying to hitchhike his way out of town.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
Shapiro, born in Queens in 1941, remained fiercely loyal to New York City throughout his career, maintaining a studio in Long Island City even as his work appeared in museums and public spaces around the world.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiercely
Adverb
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Almeida is extremely likely to have wrestling success early in this fight, and the question becomes whether Volkov can survive and extend the matchup.—
Brett Appley,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Last offseason, the Red Sox were extremely active, trading for ace pitcher Garrett Crochet and signing All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The hunter was supposed to be Nweeia’s main guide, and this happened on the very first day of the expedition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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There are very few people with any substance who want to run.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Arguably the best thing about this season (other than every time Sage shows up on my TV screen) is how incredibly personal Savannah takes everything.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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The country is incredibly violent.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The market isn't terribly deep for that need this winter.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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This was natural mummification, a possible if not terribly likely occurrence in the dry cool February climate of Santa Fe, in this case in the confines of a private modern house.—
Joy Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Hill said his tribe’s gaming operations are highly regulated, unlike bars, and are subject to annual audits and reporting to the state.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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After the game, All-Pro edge-rusher Micah Parsons spoke highly of his young QB.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Fast and Free High-rise Tight 25-inch 5-pocket There’s simply no such thing as having too many pockets, as exhibited by these fan-favorite five-pocket leggings, which are currently $69.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Meaning, his sons balance a hearty rotation of sports and academics, but the Farrers are also diligent about working in time for volunteer projects, too.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Jeff looks at things very straightforwardly and is damned fearless, right?—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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To take just one example from many hundreds, consider this conical, solid brass paperweight from minimalist Swedish firm Les Few, which will weigh down your expense reports and look damned good doing it.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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There are many teams that desperately need pass rush help, and the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Dallas Cowboys are among those teams that might offer good draft capital.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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There’s also the unique game between Auburn’s stout defense and one of the best offensive minds in the game (interim Hogs coach Bob Petrino), who just so happens to want the Arkansas job and desperately needs a signature win to get it.—
Matt Hayes,
USA TODAY,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Fiercely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiercely. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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