as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
began to row powerfully toward the shore
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Recent Examples of powerfully
Why else would Nike’s controversial stance on social justice, including the Colin Kaepernick campaign, resonate so powerfully?
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Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Mankind’s dilemma comes across powerfully in the erotic conflict between Jony and Jane.
—Armond White, National Review, 14 Mar. 2025
At her funeral, held this week, Tyler Perry made a powerfully emotional speech in her memory.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Both are powerfully flavored, even a bit bitter.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
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Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Mankind’s dilemma comes across powerfully in the erotic conflict between Jony and Jane.
—Armond White, National Review, 14 Mar. 2025
At her funeral, held this week, Tyler Perry made a powerfully emotional speech in her memory.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Both are powerfully flavored, even a bit bitter.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerfully
Adverb
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Finishing the Premier League campaign as strongly as possible would be to United’s financial benefit anyway.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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What's the difference between the highs from Delta 8 and 10 to Delta 9? Delta 9 attaches to the body's endocannabinoid system more strongly than Delta 8 and Delta 10, meaning its effects are more potent, according to Leafwell.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The washer dryer has a pet feature that’s designed to wash blankets, dog beds and other pet accessories more vigorously to eliminate odors.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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One notable example came Monday, when White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller vigorously defended the deportation from the Oval Office as Trump met El Salvador President Nayib Bukele.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Following the shooting at Williamsburg Charter, parents and guardians fiercely critiqued the Safer Access plan and believed locking doors left students who arrived late to school vulnerable to outside threats.—
Savanah Jackson,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Under his guidance, the distillery has remained fiercely committed to its traditional processes while embracing thoughtful innovation.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Even so, there is no doubt that, perhaps more than his contemporary predecessors, Pope Francis dedicated his days to outreach beyond the faithful, and worked hard to make the Church more relevant in an ever-changing world.—
Phoebe Natanson,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
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What a perfect description of a hotel that works hard to make your repose as graceful as possible.—
Chloe Malle,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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In 1965, however, after granting independence to the East African island nation of Mauritius, through which Diego Garcia was long administered, the U.K. retained control of the archipelago and then began to forcefully displace the local population to make room for military installations.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Avoid activities that require you to forcefully move your jaw, such as yelling, yawning, eating large bites of food, eating crunchy or hard foods, and chewing gum.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Powerfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerfully. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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