as in hard
with great effort or determination
resolutely championed the unpopular causes for most of his political career
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Recent Examples of resolutely
On this resolutely French island, the interior showcases Italian classic modernism, with furniture by Molteni and a sculptural Minotti kitchen.
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Sarah Turner,
Robb Report,
25 June 2026
But on a recent Wednesday at Stanford Medicine’s cancer center in Palo Alto, the boy climbed resolutely into the chair of a first-of-its-kind treatment device, focused for the task ahead.
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Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Jessie Mei Li, who plays the American Cola despite being resolutely English, agrees.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Most of the real-life restaurants that appear in films and television series about Paris are so resolutely mediocre.
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Air Mail,
13 June 2026
And the album’s title track is resolutely unwilling to choose a corner between deep, dark house and dubstep, like a Croydon Larry Heard.
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Ben Cardew,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
Turkey have, for the most part, resolutely stuck with the ‘thick band across the chest’ design for their shirts since… well, since the 1920s, which is quite a period of time.
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Nick Miller,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
The director of national intelligence sets the tone for that resolutely nonpolitical stance and polices it through principles articulated in the agency’s analytic integrity and standards.
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Gregory F. Treverton,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
On the resolutely grassroots side, and with a no-less-impressive local lineup, is the July 23-26 event Blucifer’s Favorite Rodeo, a brand new music-fest that’s filling The UMS hole on South Broadway and elsewhere.
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John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
Sarah Turner,
Robb Report,
25 June 2026
But on a recent Wednesday at Stanford Medicine’s cancer center in Palo Alto, the boy climbed resolutely into the chair of a first-of-its-kind treatment device, focused for the task ahead.
—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Jessie Mei Li, who plays the American Cola despite being resolutely English, agrees.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Most of the real-life restaurants that appear in films and television series about Paris are so resolutely mediocre.
—
Air Mail,
13 June 2026
And the album’s title track is resolutely unwilling to choose a corner between deep, dark house and dubstep, like a Croydon Larry Heard.
—
Ben Cardew,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
Turkey have, for the most part, resolutely stuck with the ‘thick band across the chest’ design for their shirts since… well, since the 1920s, which is quite a period of time.
—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
The director of national intelligence sets the tone for that resolutely nonpolitical stance and polices it through principles articulated in the agency’s analytic integrity and standards.
—
Gregory F. Treverton,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
On the resolutely grassroots side, and with a no-less-impressive local lineup, is the July 23-26 event Blucifer’s Favorite Rodeo, a brand new music-fest that’s filling The UMS hole on South Broadway and elsewhere.
—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolutely
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That means many households will be paying more per kilowatt-hour at the same time air conditioners are running longer and harder, a combination that can quickly drive up summer statements.
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Progressive lawmakers had pushed hard for state leaders to protect health care for undocumented immigrants.
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The few street names in Happy Haven were determinedly upbeat, with Christian undertones.
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Wall Street has been determinedly upbeat about the war in Iran resolving in a relatively short window.
Adverb
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Just be sure to diligently shop around for accounts before making a decision, as even minor interest rate differences among banks can add up to substantial earnings differences over time.
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By updating ordinances in advance, and diligently collecting information about any data center proposals that are made, local officials and citizens can protect the best interests of their communities.
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Rescuers then wait intently for any indication of life, using sensitive microphones or telescopic cameras or simply pressing an ear against the rubble, hoping to detect a voice, a knock or the faintest movement.
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The act of focusing intently on an object—a holy name, a mantra, the Eucharist—has the potential to transform a person’s desires.
Adverb
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But the feeling of release as the bowstrings were left vibrating in my arms was palpable, intensely satisfying.
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Listening for survivors requires near-total silence, and time is running out more than three days after the two intensely destructive earthquakes and hundreds of aftershocks.
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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.
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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.
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The lower mowing ranges are commonly used for recreational turf areas that are more intensively managed.
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One big concern is that screens are intensively stimulating for young people because they are held up close and engage young viewers with things such as fast cuts and colors.
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Performance factors purposefully into the mix using soft, durable outdoor marine fabrics from Loro Piana, luxurious marine-grade leathers from Moore & Giles, sculptural plumbing fixtures from Dornbracht, and architectural hardware from Joseph Giles.
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It was purposefully and criminally done, and somebody had to work very hard, probably in the dark of night, to create such a condition.
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“Resolutely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolutely. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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