SOLIDLY Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

solidly

adverb

Definition of solidly

as in rigidly

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Recent Examples of solidly Stocks are moving solidly higher , putting the S & P 500 and Nasdaq on track for their third consecutive winning session. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 Today, however, that encompasses solidly middle-class, even working-class, households, not the $500,000+ cadre. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 After all, states like Georgia and Arizona were also once solidly red until break-out candidates—backed by party spending—upended those assumptions. — Philip Elliott, Time, 19 Oct. 2026 If Kate’s not going to have regular friends, these two, who work alongside and care about her, will make a solidly trustworthy advisory board. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026 While outside spending in support of Paxton has flooded the Texas airwaves with ads, Talarico's campaign itself has outpaced Paxton's in fundraising from donors eager for Texas to forgo its solidly Republican title. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 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 For one, its economy is growing solidly; French growth is weak. — Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Oct. 2026

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This latest Dystopian Future World That Reflects Our Own is comprised of what-else-but rigidly stratified class structures, bespoke genetic engineering available only to the wealthiest, and super-sentient artificial intelligence.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of rigidly

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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

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Menopause does not fall squarely under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act or the Pregnancy Discrimination Act.

— Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2026
And, don’t forget, Ohtani has a no-trade clause that places him squarely in charge of his future here.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of squarely

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Nina nodded and looked across the restaurant to watch two tall women, flight attendants, striding resolutely through the concourse, their legs in perfect rhythm.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of resolutely

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Martin envisions new housing projects along with restaurants as a part of reviving Main, where blight and neglect were steadily gaining ground until former Mayor Mike Walsh began a revitalization drive.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
If the new optics and iris system live up to their contrast claims, the Horizon 30 could further narrow the gap between a convenient living room projector and a serious home cinema setup, and that’s a gap XGIMI has been steadily chipping away at.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of steadily

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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

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