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
  • In experiments plants that are rigidly staked to prevent their movement or that are grown in pots and turned out of sync with the Sun grow less vigorously and have fewer or smaller leaves.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Rather than rigidly following the starting specifications, an effective engineer adapts and refines the scope as a deeper understanding of the system develops.
    — Sufian Aldogom, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of rigidly
Adverb
  • Clearly, Chesney listened intently and applied the lessons from Westwood’s other leaders to improve the product on the football field.
    — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Holt was enthralled, following our guide from figure to figure, listening intently.
    — Reif Larsen, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of intently
Adverb
  • But after the Supreme Court decided in 2012 that the expansion had to be optional for states, 10 states have resolutely refused to accept it — with Texas in particular being the biggest holdout.
    — Dylan Scott, Vox, 5 Nov. 2026
  • 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
Definition of resolutely
Adverb
  • There is something biblical about the path Abrams steadfastly cleared.
    — Allissa V. Richardson, The Conversation, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The firm’s bestsellers, however, have remained steadfastly the same.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 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
  • Despite the short-term risks to the stock, analysts said that Nvidia is still solidly positioned to be an AI chip leader for the long term.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The solidly Democratic district encompasses Sacramento, Elk Grove, Galt, Lodi, Placerville and El Dorado.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 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
  • Mayorkas, who did not appear to testify before the impeachment proceedings, put the border crisis squarely on Congress for failing to update immigration laws during a time of global migration.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Northwestern and Illinois, which never have made the CFP, still would be squarely in the mix for a playoff spot under the 24-team format with three games to play this season.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of squarely

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“Fixedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixedly. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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