INTENTLY Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

intently

adverb

in-ˈtent-lē

Definition of intently

as in hard

with great effort or determination intently studied his notes just before the exam

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Recent Examples of intently Once again, Walker Kessler sat hunched forward, ears and eyes intently locked onto the person whose words would change his life. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 The act of focusing intently on an object—a holy name, a mantra, the Eucharist—has the potential to transform a person’s desires. — Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026 The peacocks continue to screech in the distance, while Charli leans on the railing and stares out intently at the Los Angeles skyline. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2026 Burke has pleaded not guilty and followed the Wednesday hearing intently, nodding along as the judge spoke. — Nancy Dillon, VIBE.com, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for intently

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Pushing too hard is a fast route to overuse injuries and trail burnout, and neither one gets you to the terminus.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
Others will argue, reasonably, that no other commercial industry staffs onboard physicians on most routes, and that the infrequency of serious events makes dedicated medical staffing hard to justify economically.

— Sriman Swarup, STAT, 13 July 2026

Definition of hard

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

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Batman stares intensely at the camera, and the film’s logo appears, followed by the new release date, which is set for February 18, 2028, up from its previous release date of October 1, 2027.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 15 July 2026
Previously, shooting in Imax required alternate ways of capturing sound because of the intensely loud cameras.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 July 2026

Definition of intensely

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As one of the cofounders of the Wild Orchard brand who’s diligently working to expand this top-quality tea in America, Michael Ham is deeply ingrained in the story of these tea fields.

— Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Buff Medical Resort finally opened in 2025, a medi-spa where every aspect of your patient experience is diligently reviewed.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026

Definition of diligently

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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

Public commenters have continuously called for the court to meet more often since the vote was made in August.

— Rachel Royster July 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Figure streamed its Figure 02 humanoid performing logistics and warehouse-style tasks for more than 20 hours continuously.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026

Definition of continuously

Adverb

In it are the recurring themes of fraternal loyalty, longing, nature’s bounty, and the rough toke that is doggedly searching for a better life.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
Beloved actor Ron Perlman fully leans into trying to make the contestants fail this task by forcing eye contact, asking them polite questions, rebuking their bad manners in ignoring him, and even doggedly getting into their personal space.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 16 June 2026

Definition of doggedly

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