as in company
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
merged with another firm to become a major player in the brokerage business
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
1
as in solid
not showing weakness or uncertainty
a friendly fellow with a ready smile and a firm handshake
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in hard
having a consistency that does not easily yield to pressure
cold butter that was too firm to spread
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in stuck
firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge
was firm in the saddle during the canter
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in resolute
fully committed to achieving a goal
asked him to reconsider, but he was firm in his commitment to the project
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
7
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of firm
Jennifer Frederick, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026
China imposed export restrictions on 10 US companies, including two rare-earths firms backed by Washington, marking the latest escalation in recent Sino-American trade tensions.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 22 June 2026
Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026
While that dream fell by the wayside, my skin certainly looks firmer and better lifted by the time my therapist is through.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for firm
Noun
After graduating from Harvard in 1956, Davis found frustration working in small New York firms.
—Jennifer Frederick, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026
China imposed export restrictions on 10 US companies, including two rare-earths firms backed by Washington, marking the latest escalation in recent Sino-American trade tensions.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 22 June 2026
Adjective
Global editorial director and US editor in chief Amy Astley lauds the medium-firm hybrid mattress for its five ergonomic zones and soft yet supportive layers of organic natural latex.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026
While that dream fell by the wayside, my skin certainly looks firmer and better lifted by the time my therapist is through.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for firm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firm
Noun
-
The bulk of Event Strategies' federal contracts have been awarded since Justin Caporale, the company’s former CEO, was appointed executive producer for major events and public appearances in the Executive Office of the President.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
-
Earlier this year, the Department of Homeland Security awarded a contract to a company that makes a drone with massive nets to ensnare other drones.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Adjective
-
Affordable July 4 destinations July 4 may be a peak travel period, but travelers can still snag some solid deals for a beach vacation.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
-
Plenty of the group stage games have gone 0-0 before players returned to the locker room, but at least solid chances have been created.—
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Adjective
-
The Atlas Lions also frustrated their Scottish foes with their physicality, taking down Christie, McTominay and others with a series of hard challenges that did not draw whistles.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2026
-
The Cardinals had rallied for three runs in the ninth, and Jose Fermin hit a hard grounder to Tolbert’s left.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
Adjective
-
Your body will eventually expel the stuck parts as the wound heals.—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
22 June 2026
-
While the lyrical concerns remain sadly relevant, Terrestrials can’t help but feel stuck in time.—
Cassidy Sollazzo,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
Adjective
-
Spielberg has been resolute in his beliefs since before Disclosure Day entered production.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
-
As resolute as Tortorella remained afterward, the Hurricanes were confident the decision would turn out in their favor.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Adjective
-
He was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.—
Jenna DeAngelis,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
-
The injured girl's mother is believed to have jumped from a second-floor window to safety and is in stable condition, the PFD confirmed to CBS News.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Adjective
-
Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
-
Serving tray for entertaining $25 to $50 This straightforward serving tray is a reliable standard that’s sturdy and comes in seven colors.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Adjective
-
This is worth remembering amid perhaps reasonable excitement about the World Cup.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
-
Fortunately, this month New York’s Legislature passed the bipartisan Responsible Data Center Development Act placing a 1-year moratorium on data center development while reasonable safeguards are created.—
Liz Krueger,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Firm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firm. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
