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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as in decisiveness
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
a woman of remarkable firmness in the achievement of the goals she has set for herself
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as in reliability
the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged
test the firmness of the concrete before parking the car on it
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Recent Examples of firm
Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 11 July 2025
The region’s biggest problem is that more than 95% of its companies are small or medium-sized firms, which lack the money or skilled staff to adopt AI and boost productivity.
—Andres Oppenheimer
july 11, Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 17 July 2025
Lauren Villagran: So US Immigration and Customs Enforcement under the Trump administration has prioritized for arrest anyone who is in the country illegally, and in some cases those who may be in a legal process but without firm status.
—Taylor Wilson, USA Today, 16 July 2025
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Noun
The venture firm Sequoia Capital ranks Palantir experience as the top pedigree for startup founders, for instance.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 11 July 2025
The region’s biggest problem is that more than 95% of its companies are small or medium-sized firms, which lack the money or skilled staff to adopt AI and boost productivity.
—Andres Oppenheimer
july 11, Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
Adjective
Long grain rice keeps its shape and firm texture after cooking, ensuring the dish ends up light and fluffy, not sticky or mushy.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 17 July 2025
Lauren Villagran: So US Immigration and Customs Enforcement under the Trump administration has prioritized for arrest anyone who is in the country illegally, and in some cases those who may be in a legal process but without firm status.
—Taylor Wilson, USA Today, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firm
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For home improvement fans and DIYers looking to invest in quality power tools, this DeWalt deal is solid.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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The screen is solid, the speakers aren't bad, and the cameras are 1080p.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
10 July 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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The five-year commemoration of that day is particularly hard for Jennifer, who usually shies away from talking publicly about her loss.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2023
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Corenswet has the right look—he’s got the glossy black hair, the resolute jaw—which points to another general Superman strength, particularly on film.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
11 July 2025
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While many Iranians have left Tehran amid ongoing turmoil, those who remain are resolute in their commitment to stay and support one another.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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The president further argues that lower rates will make financing the ever-increasing federal debt cheaper, a factor which does not play into the Fed’s statutory dual mandate of ensuring maximum sustainable employment and stable prices.—
Ron Insana,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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His early stardom never quite translated into a stable senior career as opportunities dried up in a system overflowing with talent.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm has passed.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
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Photograph: Kat Merck AmazonBasics Small Packing Cubes for Travel, 4-Piece-Set $20 $14 (30% off) Amazon Not quite as compressive as our top pick, these Amazon Basics cubes offer sturdy mesh windows and durable fabric—a budget-friendly intro to packing cubes.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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There were a few reasonable opinion drafts, a couple of speeches with a Q&A transcribed, and one very excellent and complete essay on civil rights.—
Ezra Fox
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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This projection appears reasonable considering that the current effective tariff rate of the U.S. has increased five-fold this year to roughly 16% according to the Yale Budget Lab.—
Nick Sargen,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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During his outing, in which Strickland struck out one batter in a scoreless inning, the 36-year-old said the stiff sensation in his arm got worse, causing the IL stint.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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An overly stiff top will not only be uncomfortable, but less likely to conform to your body in a flattering manner.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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“Firm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firm. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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