solidly

adverb

Definition of solidlynext
as in rigidly

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Recent Examples of solidly The seat is ranked as solidly Democratic by Cook Political Report. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Women primarily look for feel-good underwear, the no-bra movement is still kicking and shapewear has entered the lingerie space solidly, while undergarments as ready-to-wear and boudoir dressing were all the rage this season. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Valet parking is complimentary, and customers can expect lunch to be added on after dinner operations are solidly underway — likely sometime in the spring. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2026 She’s shown to be relatively smart and a nice person, but she gets solidly outplayed by Jenna. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026 Even in this solidly red state, Kentucky Democrats are fielding competitive candidates for the 2027 governor’s race. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 Outdoorsy markets solidly over-performed from Twin Falls, Idaho, to Traverse City Michigan, Rapid City South Dakota and Billings Montana. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026 Predictably, the below-the-line workforce — projectionists, stage hands, and musicians — lined up solidly behind Sinclair. — Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026 Diane was a blender of hair and plaid, while Aurora moved solidly, pushing a wheelbarrow. — Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidly
  1. rigidly
  2. soundly
  3. squarely
  4. resolutely
  5. steadily
  6. determinedly
  7. emphatically
  8. steadfastly
Adverb
  • But the Arab Barometer’s findings staunchly contradict any view of Palestinian politics as rigidly ideological, committed to revenge, and supportive of violence.
    — Michael Robbins, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026
  • That’s why assuming that people who are suicidal are rigidly on that path to end their life isn’t always correct, Moutier added.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of rigidly
Adverb
  • Darren Bailey this spring declined to debate his primary opponents Ted Dabrowski, Rick Heinder and James Mendrick, winning the primary election soundly anyway.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The grand jury soundly rejected that legal theory, nor did the state abide by it when calculating how much was owed to the federal government.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of soundly
Adverb
  • That way, kids will be able to focus squarely on reading without any distractions.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Nodding to that criticism, Blizzard placed the decision to settle squarely on theater owners that ultimately supported the megamerger and are thought to be protected under annual film quotas guaranteed in the settlement.
    — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of squarely
Adverb
  • By the end of the meeting, even with their reservations, the aldermen present at City Hall stood resolutely behind the deal.
    — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Though unanimously respected and resolutely opposed to Zionism, Barnston was aging.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of resolutely
Adverb
  • This beautiful retrospective volume shows a poet developing steadily, from the graceful descriptions and encoded trauma of the poems from the 1990s through the loosening music and political engagement of the books of the last ten years.
    — Craig Morgan Teicher, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Sam Walton opened the first store in 1962 and Walmart has steadily grown to over 4,600 locations across the United States, employing about two million people, according to its website.
    — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 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
  • As cryptocurrencies code-conjure themselves into being and a performative utterance can fix the price of a stock if uttered emphatically enough, arrest data is used to forecast the stock valuation of private prisons.
    — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • People belonging to the faction are emphatically optimistic about AI and its future benefits to society.
    — Katie McQue, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of emphatically
Adverb
  • The challenge itself is the one place that Survivor steadfastly refuses to innovate.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
  • So are his bandmates, who have steadfastly supported his solo work even when their own label was lukewarm on it.
    — Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of steadfastly

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“Solidly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidly. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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