fixedly

adverb

Definition of fixedlynext
as in rigidly

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Recent Examples of fixedly Mission is not about staring fixedly at the destination. — Chris Harris, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026 Wole faced fixedly forward, both fists clenching the steering wheel. — David Wright Faladé, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixedly
  1. rigidly
  2. intently
  3. resolutely
  4. steadfastly
  5. determinedly
  6. solidly
  7. intensively
  8. squarely
Adverb
  • This latest Dystopian Future World That Reflects Our Own is comprised of what-else-but rigidly stratified class structures, bespoke genetic engineering available only to the wealthiest, and super-sentient artificial intelligence.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Even though the category is rigidly defined, there are differences in style, cask finishes, alcohol content, and even mashbill to take into account when searching for this quintessentially American whiskey.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of rigidly
Adverb
  • On Thursday, Owens’ fellow inductees and emcee Fran Fraschilla listened intently as Owens, still sharp and quick with a line, mixed gratitude with humor during his remarks.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
  • As Jose spoke, Courtney sat next to her mother, listening intently as tears slowly rolled down her face.
    — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of intently
Adverb
  • Nina nodded and looked across the restaurant to watch two tall women, flight attendants, striding resolutely through the concourse, their legs in perfect rhythm.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The time-only two-hander is resolutely Brutalist in style, with sharp, geometric lines, an ultra-thin rectangular case, and bold pops of burgundy.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of resolutely
Adverb
  • The firm’s bestsellers, however, have remained steadfastly the same.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The challenge itself is the one place that Survivor steadfastly refuses to innovate.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of steadfastly
Adverb
  • Though based on the visuals of the past, his output is determinedly contemporary.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Blue-collar Ho-seok (Sul), a man traumatized by losing his factory job after a workers’ strike, lives a quiet life with his determinedly optimistic wife, Mi-ok (Jeon).
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of determinedly
Adverb
  • Douglas was once solidly red, but in 2024, Boebert won it by just 1,300 votes to a Democratic opponent who wasn't well funded.
    — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Both companies are performing solidly, SK hynix said, but the market has become increasingly volatile.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of solidly
Adverb
  • They are packaged attractively, marketed intensively and intended to displace other food groups.
    — Garrett M. Broad, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Newsom, by contrast, may need to begin campaigning intensively after leaving office rather than wait for Harris’s decision.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of intensively
Adverb
  • The cold logic of procurement The tension sits squarely inside JLL’s 2026 Global State of Facilities Management Report, a survey of 1,321 organizations across 15 countries.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The annual New Year Bourbon falls squarely into the latter category, and this year’s edition—the tenth to date—combines whiskey from seven different states into a cask-strength banger that is worth seeking out.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2026
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