ROBUSTLY Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

robustly

adverb

Definition of robustly

as in sharply

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Recent Examples of robustly If Linde's earnings are growing this robustly while revenue barely grew, investors should be excited by the prospect of revenue acceleration over the next few years. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026 The accusations were countered robustly the next day by Monaco’s chief executive Thiago Scuro, who defended both the club’s right to pull the plug on Camara’s Chelsea deal and Balogun’s right to jilt Everton. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 However, years on, the Russian economy and its defense industrial base continue to operate comparatively robustly. — Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 According to Cherubim, the only atmospheric gas that has been robustly identified is helium. — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 16 July 2026 How can a nation embrace rainbow branding while failing to robustly protect the very sites where LGBTQ+ liberation took root? — Diana Rodriguez, Time, 8 June 2026 For Democrats in this robustly blue state, part of the challenge in figuring a path forward is that every candidate — even those already in power — pitches themselves as a bona fide progressive against the status quo. — National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026 Getty Images/iStockphoto Millions of American workers spend a good portion of their careers focused on a single goal – building their retirement funds as robustly as possible. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 May 2026 Rampell’s writing and commentary do not reflect the views of actual neoconservatives, who champion shrinking the welfare state as well as a robustly interventionist foreign policy. — Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for robustly

Adverb

The production stalled in 1964 when the couple separated, and Kumari’s health declined sharply over the following years.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Inflation dropped sharply, deposits flowed back into the banking system, and the economy switched from negative to positive growth with a surge in exports leading the way.

— Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of sharply

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Dropped by his followers and shunned by his circle, Jim has only Lucien on his side, a skinny and fiercely loyal admirer.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
In Flanagan‘s take, Margaret is fiercely committed to shielding Carrie from the world’s dangers and from her classmates’ cruelty, even becoming a parental advocate in their community and on social media.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of fiercely

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The final agreement did not include changes to that practice and was ultimately not voted on by the Legislature after the last-minute deal was strongly criticized, particularly by assembly members.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Netflix strongly encourages employees to take a portion of their pay in the form of equity, but with shares down more than 45 percent from a year ago employees who have done so are feeling the pain.

— Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of strongly

Adverb

In recent months, some militant settlers are ramping up their campaign to violently drive out the Palestinians who live there -- often with impunity -- the Israeli government showing an unwillingness to crack down on the violence.

— Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 11 Oct. 2026
Demolishing universities, assaulting the press, violently resegregating the public sphere, ramming degenerative AI down our throats, incarcerating mere zine makers, the regime is systematically repealing the right to culture.

— Anna Kornbluh, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of violently

Adverb

Several senior Iranian officials have vehemently denied these accusations.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
Hamilton’s campaign has vehemently denied the allegations and a series of court records undercut the claim that Hamilton attempted to protect the child abuser, who was ultimately convicted for an unrelated offense.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of vehemently

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Roast tofu and sweet potatoes, ruffly kale, a powerfully herby dressing.

— Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
In a powerfully compelling novel that brims with the cadences of the Black South, Jones explores the women’s diverging lives while using them as a lens to observe social injustice in language that is intimate, conversational, and musical.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of powerfully

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The index has lost almost 40% since its June high and is firmly entrenched in bear market.

— Justina Lee,Sean Conlon, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
The reality is the situation in Nashville couldn't possibly be any worse, with the franchise firmly sitting at rock bottom.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026