as in company
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
merged with another firm to become a major player in the brokerage business
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as in solid
not showing weakness or uncertainty
a friendly fellow with a ready smile and a firm handshake
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as in hard
having a consistency that does not easily yield to pressure
cold butter that was too firm to spread
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as in stuck
firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge
was firm in the saddle during the canter
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as in resolute
fully committed to achieving a goal
asked him to reconsider, but he was firm in his commitment to the project
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as in stable
having been established and usually not subject to change
the selling price of the house is firm, so there'll be no dickering
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as in sturdy
marked by the ability to withstand stress without structural damage or distortion
built on a firm foundation, so the house hasn't settled
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as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information
that assassination theory is far from firm, since there's not a shred of actual evidence to back it up
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Recent Examples of firm
Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
Morgan Stanley believes Club stock Apple could finally be turning the corner, and the firm also now sees iPhone builds in the September quarter being flat year over year at 54 million, up from its previous estimate of 50 million.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2025
Shea Simmons, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
With consistent use, expect a visibly smoother, firmer, and more radiant face and neck.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2025
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Noun
In July, France sanctioned the firm for deceptive sales tactics.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
Morgan Stanley believes Club stock Apple could finally be turning the corner, and the firm also now sees iPhone builds in the September quarter being flat year over year at 54 million, up from its previous estimate of 50 million.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The base swivels 360 degrees for a full view of any room, and the foam cushions are supportive without being too firm.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
With consistent use, expect a visibly smoother, firmer, and more radiant face and neck.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firm
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Sure, the work on NANDA takes place in the context of other protocols like A2A and, famously, MCP, but since those other projects are tied to leading AI companies, why not involve academia in something so central to future interface design?—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Utility company Ameren confirmed to PEOPLE that a contractor and its subcontractor were repairing and replacing tower lighting and marker balls on transmission lines in Madison County, Ill., when the incident occurred.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Frank has also tinkered with the team’s structure out of possession, giving them a more solid base to press high up the pitch without as many holes.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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Only plan and discuss exit when backed by solid data, research, and reports.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Sandoval has received some pay bumps, including a temporary $10,000-a-year bonus for Hawaii special education teachers designed to alleviate shortages in that and other hard-to-staff areas.—
Alia Wong,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2023
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Whether those numbers are an overstatement, or possibly an understatement, is hard to say.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2023
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Heat comparison: With Young a year from potential free agency, the Hawks were resolute in augmenting a roster that lost at home to Miami in the play-in.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 July 2025
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His face was resolute across the table in a room full of reporters.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
29 July 2025
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Travelers are advised to consider alternative itineraries, focusing on stable routes and refundable connections, and to maintain thorough records of expenses and communication with the airline.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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Younger people are lonelier – many of them have trouble finding stable friendships and are unable to find a romantic partner.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025
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The immolation of the Bronx was all the more staggering because, a generation before, it had been filled with upwardly mobile residents in sturdy homes.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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For five rounds, Chimaev rag-dolled a massive and sturdy champion in Dricus Du Plessis en route to a decisive victory (50-44 x3).—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Regardless of what the future holds, Roman Anthony has set himself and his family up for life, and the Red Sox have locked in yet another piece of their future at a reasonable rate.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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There’s a reasonable fear, especially considering what happened the last time Cunningham mentioned the trend, that this would only attract additional misogynistic attacks.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
6 Aug. 2025
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Going directly from cooking inside the house and only trying my own food to trying small restaurants and traveling within a week’s span was a blessing.—
Kenneth J. Williams Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The minority Liberal government could also try to pass back-to-work legislation, but that would require the support of political rivals and approval in both houses of parliament, which is on break until Sept. 15.—
Allison Lampert,
USA Today,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Firm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firm. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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