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
  • The low block—where teams massed defenders rigidly behind the ball—not so much.
    — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • Her rigidly unsentimental mother, however, sees only urban labor and profitably arranged marriage in her future.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 July 2026
Definition of rigidly
Adverb
  • The footage shows the four royals intently following the final moments of the match and then bursting into a jubilant round of applause at the final whistle, hugging one another to celebrate the achievement of the team.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026
  • Kirk’s widow, Erika, clutched a tissue and watched intently as a person said to be Robinson ran across the roof.
    — Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
Definition of intently
Adverb
  • Japan’s largest studio and dominant theatrical exhibitor — home of Godzilla and Seven Samurai — has also long been, like so much of corporate Japan, cautious, deliberate and resolutely domestic in its outlook.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026
  • On this resolutely French island, the interior showcases Italian classic modernism, with furniture by Molteni and a sculptural Minotti kitchen.
    — Sarah Turner, Robb Report, 25 June 2026
Definition of resolutely
Adverb
  • Peterson, now 53, has spent half his life behind bars and has steadfastly maintained his innocence.
    — Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
  • But the state has steadfastly rejected mandatory measures to reduce nitrate-laden farm runoff.
    — Donnelle Eller, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026
Definition of steadfastly
Adverb
  • Poor Frank and Kirsten look on confused, determinedly polite in their insistence that all family members should be welcome.
    — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
  • The few street names in Happy Haven were determinedly upbeat, with Christian undertones.
    — Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Definition of determinedly
Adverb
  • The Cook Political Report deems the seat to be a solidly Republican district.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2026
  • South Carolina is a reliably red state and Graham’s seat was not widely seen as competitive; the race has been rated as solidly Republican by Cook Political Report.
    — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
Definition of solidly
Adverb
  • Claude cannot have or raise kids—intensively or otherwise—or possess any insight into yours or mine, or know what your kid wants for dinner.
    — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 16 July 2026
  • The lower mowing ranges are commonly used for recreational turf areas that are more intensively managed.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
Definition of intensively
Adverb
  • RayNeo's Air 4 Pro slots squarely into the one-trick category, and that's a good thing.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026
  • Lin—known as Sequoia’s lead backer of DoorDash, Airbnb, Citadel Securities, and Reddit—said that he’s drawn to industries characterized by regulatory capture, and that Bunkerhill fits squarely in that paradigm.
    — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Definition of squarely

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