solidly

adverb

Definition of solidlynext
as in rigidly

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Recent Examples of solidly Adding custom matchbooks, Lange wrote, puts a home solidly in restaurant territory. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026 Sand stands as a stark contrast to other Democrats running in solidly blue states, such as Michigan Senate candidate Abdul el Sayed, who have embraced talking points from the Democratic Socialists of America. — Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026 Until Melat Kiros, 29, won the Democratic nomination for the state's 1st Congressional District, which encompasses the solidly Democratic city of Denver. — Maham Javaid, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026 For one, its economy is growing solidly; French growth is weak. — Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Oct. 2026 Ultron is the Oscar to Vision’s Felix, and their odd-couple bickering is the one truly pleasurable aspect of VisionQuest — Spader can do this kind of side-of-the-mouth snark in his sleep, and Bettany solidly lobs back the screwballs he gets served. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026 Trump also took an average of 80 days to decide on requests from solidly Democratic states, more than twice as long as for solidly Republican ones. — Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026 The M90s are solidly built out of MDF particleboard, which gives them better acoustic properties than the plastic resin that's normally used for units of this size. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026 The investment from the Senate Leadership Fund, the main Republican Super PAC, is a sign the party is concerned about the race, even though South Carolina is a solidly red state. — Caroline Linton, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidly
  1. rigidly
  2. soundly
  3. squarely
  4. resolutely
  5. steadily
  6. determinedly
  7. emphatically
  8. steadfastly
Adverb
  • Even though the category is rigidly defined, there are differences in style, cask finishes, alcohol content, and even mashbill to take into account when searching for this quintessentially American whiskey.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Are the Norwegian authorities concerned for children’s safety — or are they offended by this family’s rigidly patriarchal beliefs, which include intolerance toward homosexuality?
    — Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of rigidly
Adverb
  • Jasper County was ahead of you in the region standings, ranked in the Top 10, and the Hurricanes beat you soundly last year.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • But Dart seemed to be making progress at the start of the season, and the Giants, with a high-profile new coach, John Harbaugh, soundly beat the Dallas Cowboys in Week One.
    — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of soundly
Adverb
  • The absence of hitting puts the pressure squarely on the shoulders of Snell and Glasnow.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • That was the magic gadget that put TONE3000 squarely back in my sights.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of squarely
Adverb
  • The time-only two-hander is resolutely Brutalist in style, with sharp, geometric lines, an ultra-thin rectangular case, and bold pops of burgundy.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The rise of new consumers has given rise to a new marketing mandate, one that is resolutely consumer-centric.
    — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of resolutely
Adverb
  • Holden’s ear for beats has steadily improved to fit his breakneck delivery since 2022, peaking with 2025’s Mulberry Silk Road, which was primarily laced by German producer 2000 Souls and executive-produced by Marciano.
    — Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The heavy sea had not yet reached us, and the little motor drove the boat steadily forward toward the landing.
    — Gerald R. Hunter, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of steadily
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
  • The team reclaimed the National League East, rebounding emphatically from a disappointing campaign, and won a postseason series for the first time in five years.
    — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Southwest accomplished its goal emphatically, cruising to a 56-14 victory over Dunbar Friday at Clark Stadium.
    — Shiloh Robinson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of emphatically
Adverb
  • The firm’s bestsellers, however, have remained steadfastly the same.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The challenge itself is the one place that Survivor steadfastly refuses to innovate.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of steadfastly

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“Solidly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidly. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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