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Definition of firmnext
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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Recent Examples of firm
Noun
Another architectural firm, using the same data, homed in on a point just a few feet away. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 Bank of America initiates AxoGen as buy The firm said the nerve repair company has plenty of upside. — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
Adjective
And in many sectors, hiring managers understand that moving from firm to firm is often a financial decision as well as a career choice. — Julia Carpenter, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026 Facial and body treatments integrate wood therapy for firm yet smooth movements which engage your muscles from head to toe. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for firm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firm
Noun
  • That’s the call to action that patients will find on the site for digital health company Everlywell, which has offered at-home lab tests directly to consumers for a decade.
    — Katie Palmer, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
  • By merging the two failing car companies, Marchionne created the seventh-largest vehicle manufacturer in the world, increasing Fiat’s value more than tenfold.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Officials at the meeting discussed the rise in yields, attributing them to expectations for higher rates from the Fed as well as the build-out in artificial intelligence and solid economic growth.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • All of these features sit on a durable Goodyear® Performance Outsole, so from the heel to the toe and from the top to the bottom, their feet are in for a solid, supportive run.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Two innings later, the Dodgers took the lead again, rewarded for hard contact as the Brewers’ defense showed its first signs of sloppy play.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Games Can’t Gamble on Talent Opportunities to develop emerging talent are becoming harder to find, particularly in video games, van Beek said.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • At the center of her strategy is the relative youth of Nintendo’s Switch 2, which undeniably puts the company ahead of gaming console competitors (Xbox and PlayStation) that are still stuck at the end of their older-model life cycles.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • And speaking of being just long enough, her bangs are just long enough to get stuck in her eyelashes.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Moreover, merely establishing credibility to act cannot necessarily overwhelm a resolute adversary, as has been borne out in Iran.
    — Christopher Nichols, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026
  • According to biographer Anne Sebba, Simpson’s answer was resolute.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The material allows water to enter the electrolyte layer, helping the electrode reach a stable measurement potential without lengthy pre-adjustment.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
  • That song is about the one thing in my life that feels stable.
    — Liam Hess, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The play, like a sturdy classic that Sheldon might love, runs over two hours with an intermission, not without dragging.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Flavors of plum, dark chocolate, and blueberry are supported by sturdy, yet silky tannins and the finish goes on for what seems like days.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Does being embraced by the Nashville industry feel like a reasonable goal?
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
  • This Dell Pro Tower loadout is on sale for 33% off, bringing it down to a very reasonable $800.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026

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“Firm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firm. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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