as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
stomped his feet firmly to get the snow off his boots
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Recent Examples of firmly
The roots of my family tree are firmly established in the soil of Great Britain.
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Elizabeth Bass Parman, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Plus, the rust-tone orange is vibrant, and the strings on the back keep the cushions firmly in place.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Politically, the county, with a population of nearly 257,000, is firmly planted on the Left.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
The executive heel pillow holds your foot firmly in place, is designed in a slip-on style that’s perfect for anyone who’s constantly on the go, and the materials are 100% vegan.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
With astronomy firmly established as a science, astrology was relegated to the realm of the occult or pseudoscience.
—Christopher P. Scheitle, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Experts see little on the horizon that could take the wind out of gold's sails right now, with price forecasts holding firmly above $3,500 for the remainder of the year.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
North Korea and Iran, meanwhile, have stood firmly on Russia’s side.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
The focus on Red Crescent also keeps the film firmly on course; The Voice of Hind Rajab is not a film about either side of the humanitarian disaster unfolding in Gaza but in the moral no-man’s land in between.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Elizabeth Bass Parman, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Plus, the rust-tone orange is vibrant, and the strings on the back keep the cushions firmly in place.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Politically, the county, with a population of nearly 257,000, is firmly planted on the Left.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
The executive heel pillow holds your foot firmly in place, is designed in a slip-on style that’s perfect for anyone who’s constantly on the go, and the materials are 100% vegan.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
With astronomy firmly established as a science, astrology was relegated to the realm of the occult or pseudoscience.
—Christopher P. Scheitle, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Experts see little on the horizon that could take the wind out of gold's sails right now, with price forecasts holding firmly above $3,500 for the remainder of the year.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
North Korea and Iran, meanwhile, have stood firmly on Russia’s side.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
The focus on Red Crescent also keeps the film firmly on course; The Voice of Hind Rajab is not a film about either side of the humanitarian disaster unfolding in Gaza but in the moral no-man’s land in between.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firmly
Adverb
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All three voter blocs strongly favored Mayor Scott’s message and policies over the approach, by both GOP and Democratic politicians, that focused only on police as messengers and policing as a response to concerns about crime.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Robert Bianco, a longtime TV critic for USA Today, emphasized how strongly Levin supported him even when Bianco’s reviews angered Levin’s sources.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The numbers unfold in impressively layered choreography as the Shakers move vigorously in an effort to clear their minds and bodies of sin.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Whether shown vigorously doing push-ups (the elderly actor is still in tremendous shape) or in tender moments with O’Toole that remind us that sensuality needn’t diminish with age, Glenn owns the film from first moment to last, investing his crusty character with dignity and subtle humor.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The South Korean workers' treatment stands in stark contrast to the experiences of tens of thousands of Mexicans, Venezuelans and Guatemalans who face months in jail-like detention centers before being forcibly deported.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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More than 350 Greenlandic Indigenous women and girls, including some 12 years old and younger, reported that they were forcibly given contraception by Danish health authorities in cases that date back to the 1960s, according to an independent investigation’s findings released Tuesday.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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That looks like a different Caleb Williams to me, so Ben Johnson's coached him hard this offseason.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The mixer's bowl boasts a distinctive walnut shade and wood grain pattern, and its food-safe seal means the bowl works hard (and looks good doing it).—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Hill’s lawyers fired back at Vaccaro’s accusations and vehemently denied any violence took place in a statement to TMZ Sports on Monday.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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For his part, Combs has vehemently denied any involvement.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Food delivery is one of the most fiercely competitive battlefields.—
Eunice Yoon,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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Entertainment complex and Loews Hotels, which led to winning the fiercely competitive bid for the National Medal of Honor Museum.—
Forbes Books Press Release Official,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Firmly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firmly. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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