solidly

adverb

Definition of solidlynext
as in rigidly

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Recent Examples of solidly The entire plug was on the outside of the pike’s mouth—he couldn’t be hooked too solidly. — Jack G. Mell, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026 Larkin, 33, pointed to the no-endorsement decision as evidence of momentum for progressive candidates like him, even in solidly red Florida. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 Once solidly blue and heavily Hispanic, District 9 now includes most of Osceola County and part of southern Orange County, extends east to Vero Beach and stretches as far south as Glades County. — Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2026 In 2022, six Republican candidates in solidly Republican state Senate District 4 split 59% of the vote, sending only two Democrats to the November ballot. — Paul Haughey, Mercury News, 27 June 2026 Everything else solidly hits the midrange for components, but that's no criticism for a laptop on sale for $500. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026 Moore is now running for reelection in Utah's solidly red 2nd District. — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 24 June 2026 The seat is rated as solidly Democratic by forecasters and McAdams will face Republican Riley Owen, who ran unopposed, this November. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 24 June 2026 The tech-heavy Nasdaq , meanwhile, is solidly in the red. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidly
  1. rigidly
  2. soundly
  3. squarely
  4. resolutely
  5. steadily
  6. determinedly
  7. emphatically
  8. steadfastly
Adverb
  • Director David Anspaugh, whose resume includes small-town basketball tale Hoosiers and against-all-odds college football biopic Rudy, sticks rigidly to his sporting underdog formula, only skimming the surface of the David-versus-Goliath encounter.
    — Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 26 June 2026
  • The Hurricanes play a rigidly structured brand of hockey that makes the game easier to read and anticipate for the goaltender.
    — Jesse Granger, New York Times, 25 June 2026
Definition of rigidly
Adverb
  • If that’s not impressive enough, it’s made from 100 percent cotton, so you’re guaranteed to sleep soundly all year long.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
  • Orbán was soundly defeated in the April election by a center-right challenger, Péter Magyar and his Tisza party.
    — Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026
Definition of soundly
Adverb
  • Asked about the change in plans, Scheffler kept his focus squarely on the week ahead.
    — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The pitch is squarely aimed at vloggers and solo creators who want something more deliberate than their phone, but far less cumbersome than a mirrorless rig.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
Definition of squarely
Adverb
  • Japan’s largest studio and dominant theatrical exhibitor — home of Godzilla and Seven Samurai — has also long been, like so much of corporate Japan, cautious, deliberate and resolutely domestic in its outlook.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026
  • On this resolutely French island, the interior showcases Italian classic modernism, with furniture by Molteni and a sculptural Minotti kitchen.
    — Sarah Turner, Robb Report, 25 June 2026
Definition of resolutely
Adverb
  • India’s religious and spiritual economy was estimated at roughly $58 billion in 2025, and is projected to grow steadily over the next decade.
    — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • During that same period, housing became steadily less affordable.
    — Andy Harris, Baltimore Sun, 4 July 2026
Definition of steadily
Adverb
  • The few street names in Happy Haven were determinedly upbeat, with Christian undertones.
    — Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
  • Wall Street has been determinedly upbeat about the war in Iran resolving in a relatively short window.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Definition of determinedly
Adverb
  • If the draw against Spain was viewed as a one-off, this game emphatically reaffirmed the resilience of this Cape Verde team.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 7 July 2026
  • Outside its niche following, The Human Vapor is emphatically the latter.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026
Definition of emphatically
Adverb
  • Bunch agreed to that review, while steadfastly maintaining the museum network’s independence.
    — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026
  • Unfortunately, if someone steadfastly refuses to engage, there is no magic wand that will make them.
    — Deborah Mower, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
Definition of steadfastly

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