as in extremely
to a great degree
fiercely hot weather
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Recent Examples of fiercely
Beautiful, high-energy, charming, unfiltered, fun and funny, with a quick wit and gallows humor, Margaret adores her daughter fiercely and completely, but also fears losing her love.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Like so many Bay Area voters, Wagner opted to hold his vote and watch how the close race for governor shaped up — particularly on the Democratic side, where a throng of candidates competed fiercely for voters and resisted the calls of party leaders to drop out.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
The Jimmy Kimmel Live host has, over the past months, fiercely defended Stephen Colbert amid his show's cancellation, and following the finale, admitted that the abrupt cancellation felt like a bleak window into his own future.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
When was your competitive edge last tested and sharpened — evaluated against your peers in today’s fiercely competitive talent war?
—Jim Hebets, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Like so many Bay Area voters, Wagner opted to hold his vote and watch how the close race for governor shaped up — particularly on the Democratic side, where a throng of candidates competed fiercely for voters and resisted the calls of party leaders to drop out.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
The Jimmy Kimmel Live host has, over the past months, fiercely defended Stephen Colbert amid his show's cancellation, and following the finale, admitted that the abrupt cancellation felt like a bleak window into his own future.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
When was your competitive edge last tested and sharpened — evaluated against your peers in today’s fiercely competitive talent war?
—Jim Hebets, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiercely
Adverb
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According to Outword Magazine Fred Palmer, the owner of Scott’s, Alan Irvine, is extremely gay supportive and has hosted numerous events for both Outword and the Rainbow Chamber of Commerce (see below).—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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The whole episode is a reminder to product designers everywhere that users can be extremely sensitive to the seemingly smallest changes — and Spotify clearly had not anticipated that a teeny-tiny disco ball drop would prove to be unpopular.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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When Gary Vernon began riding mountain bikes in Arkansas almost 40 years ago, there was very little infrastructure intended for riders without deep experience—or a devil-may-care attitude.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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But that, believe it or not, isn't very big for here.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Adverb
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Biological systems are incredibly good at making reactions run at low temperature and pressure through the use of catalysts.—
Chris Lee,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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Likewise, the information helps Mancuso tailor wigs on what is sometimes very short notice, and the two departments collaborate incredibly closely to, say, transform Bad Bunny into a chatbot companion (of sorts).—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
9 June 2026
Adverb
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To be candid, our process was not terribly dramatic—there were no big fights, no couples counseling—other than the drama of racing to complete the project (or, at least, most of it) before the kids were born.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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While there are plenty of moments of necessary humor in the story, with Marquis flexing her knack for comic timing, other moments are terribly uncomfortable to grasp.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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While every ceremonial facilitator has their own unique way of preparing ayahuasca, most often two plants are brewed together (caapi vine and chacruna leaves) to create the highly powerful, transportive substance that can be used to treat physical and mental ailments.—
Michaela Trimble,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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At just under $13K, Amazon’s prefab expandable tiny home is a highly customizable space for budding entrepreneurs and eager homeowners alike, offering a small but sturdy framework to build out a dream project on a budget.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
Adverb
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He’s been working hard with the pitching guys too.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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On public safety, Raman said city leaders have focused too heavily on increasing police staffing without doing enough to reduce demands on officers through alternative response programs.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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But Uri spots talent, and soon Niki will desperately need the money when Harry lands in the hospital.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Some vehicles try desperately to look adventurous.—
Tim Jackson,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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But recent test scores show educators should also focus more intensely on adolescent learners and turning around academic outcomes in middle school, said Lesley Muldoon, executive director of the National Assessment Governing Board.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Second, there’s the intensely personal relationship that Swift has fostered with her robust fanbase.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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“Fiercely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiercely. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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