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Recent Examples of solidly
Republicans hope that the income tax and direct democracy measures will perform better in the August primaries, where voter turnout is weaker than November but typically more solidly Republican.
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
But the party often gets ahead of itself in Texas, which is still a solidly red state with Republicans controlling pretty much everything in Austin.
—Megan Pratz, NPR, 27 May 2026
But the soft drink giant, a longtime favorite of billionaire Warren Buffett, is little changed over the past three months — despite posting first-quarter earnings solidly beating estimates in late April.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 26 May 2026
While their 2021-2022 run of shows felt like a celebration of their careers up to that point, a healthy mix of songs new and old, Arirang solidly felt like a show for those who have stuck by the group and are fully immersed in Arirang as an album.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
Today, the nonpartisan Cook Political Report considers the 27th District a solidly Democratic district, following the passage of Proposition 50, which redrew the district.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 23 May 2026
Computers can’t compose music as solidly as humans.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Florida has become a more solidly Republican state anyway in recent years, so there may not be a huge political dividend.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 20 May 2026
Massie’s district is solidly red.
—Kristin Kanthak, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
But the party often gets ahead of itself in Texas, which is still a solidly red state with Republicans controlling pretty much everything in Austin.
—Megan Pratz, NPR, 27 May 2026
But the soft drink giant, a longtime favorite of billionaire Warren Buffett, is little changed over the past three months — despite posting first-quarter earnings solidly beating estimates in late April.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 26 May 2026
While their 2021-2022 run of shows felt like a celebration of their careers up to that point, a healthy mix of songs new and old, Arirang solidly felt like a show for those who have stuck by the group and are fully immersed in Arirang as an album.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
Today, the nonpartisan Cook Political Report considers the 27th District a solidly Democratic district, following the passage of Proposition 50, which redrew the district.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 23 May 2026
Computers can’t compose music as solidly as humans.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Florida has become a more solidly Republican state anyway in recent years, so there may not be a huge political dividend.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 20 May 2026
Massie’s district is solidly red.
—Kristin Kanthak, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidly
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Each focuses on the love stories of specific couples, but while the show doesn’t follow the books’ format rigidly, all the beloved characters are present.—
Jennifer McClellan,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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In China's rigidly hierarchical world of diplomacy, protocol and ceremony carry weight.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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Last year, Swiss scientists showed that AI models soundly beat humans on emotional intelligence tests.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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In one of the most expensive congressional primary races ever, Massie was soundly defeated by Ed Gallrein.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
Adverb
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Others declared their love for AJ or were squarely in Howie’s camp.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
25 May 2026
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That puts Debise, on the Chinese newcomer ZXMoto, squarely in second position overall in the Championship.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 May 2026
Adverb
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The letters are abstract, philosophical, emotional – and resolutely non-visual.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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In 1988, Frank swept every city and town in the Fourth Congressional District except for resolutely-Republican Dover.—
Jon Keller,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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Commercial aviation has steadily added automation for decades, leading to today’s fly-by-wire systems in which computers interpret pilot inputs even during manual flight.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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Prices have risen steadily since Russia invaded Ukraine due to sanctions, but big government spending initially masked the mounting economic consequences of the war.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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The few street names in Happy Haven were determinedly upbeat, with Christian undertones.—
Stephen King,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
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Wall Street has been determinedly upbeat about the war in Iran resolving in a relatively short window.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Pre-race favorite Jonas Vingegaard moved into the overall lead of the Giro d’Italia on Saturday, emphatically taking control of the race by soloing to victory on the brutal 14th stage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 May 2026
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This year, brands are turning out an abundance of newness as consumers still emphatically embrace the heritage bottom and sustainability continues to grow in importance.—
Catherine Salfino,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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China has the wherewithal to help on both counts—selling advanced weapons to Russia and reducing purchases of Iranian oil—though Xi has steadfastly refused to exert that leverage.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
20 May 2026
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Ballmer steadfastly denies arranging the deal between Aspiration and Leonard, who by all accounts performed no duties for Aspiration.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Solidly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidly. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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