strongly

adverb

ˈstrȯŋ-lē How to pronounce strongly (audio)
Definition of stronglynext
as in vigorously
in a vigorous and forceful manner in the past, the senator has always strongly opposed any suggested increase in taxes

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Recent Examples of strongly And starring Barbie Ferreira as a vigilante web sleuth, their latest project successfully tapped into an earlier strain of viral folklore that resonated strongly with IndieWire’s chief film critic David Ehrlich. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026 Using Cutie Street’s growing popularity in South Korea as an example, Nakagawa argued that international audiences respond most strongly to artists who retain a clear cultural identity. — Faye Bradley, Variety, 2 July 2026 Willis strongly credits his second wife, Karen, a longtime San Diego resident, with helping turn his life around. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2026 Economic liberty, which is a precondition for growth and prosperity, was strongly favored by the Constitution’s protections for property and contract. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for strongly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strongly
  1. vigorously
  2. forcibly
  3. firmly
  4. vehemently
  5. fiercely
  6. powerfully
  7. hard
  8. forcefully
Adverb
  • The Heat had a preliminary discussion with the representation for free agent Bradley Beal but hasn’t pursued him vigorously.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
  • The president fought the outcomes of Carroll’s cases vigorously.
    — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 8 July 2026
Definition of vigorously
Adverb
  • The International Rescue Committee estimates that there are 118 million people worldwide who have been forcibly displaced this year alone.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, videos also circulate of men on Russian streets being forcibly press-ganged into the army.
    — Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of forcibly
Adverb
  • And while reusing first-stage rocket boosters (like the Super Heavy) is firmly within SpaceX’s wheelshouse, the company has never reused the upper stage of a rocket.
    — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • Norway’s elite 6-foot-5 goal scorer raced with some of the best in the battle for the Golden Boot in the tournament, given to the player with the most goals, and his performance in DFW put his name firmly on the world stage.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of firmly
Adverb
  • However, Schettino later vehemently denied purposely getting onto a lifeboat and leaving his crew.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
  • Trump has vehemently denied Carroll's claims and filed numerous appeals in both cases.
    — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Definition of vehemently
Adverb
  • Every child deserves security, dignity, and a community that stands fiercely in their defense.
    — S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Meade plays her estranged sister, Erin Whisper, a hard-partying, fiercely independent single mother who never left.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 July 2026
Definition of fiercely
Adverb
  • Ferreira found that peptides in the venom powerfully inhibited an enzyme involved in regulating blood pressure.
    — Steve Midway, STAT, 16 July 2026
  • But a new study found that how quickly candidates reply to messages powerfully influences who gets hired.
    — Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 15 July 2026
Definition of powerfully
Adverb
  • Pushing too hard is a fast route to overuse injuries and trail burnout, and neither one gets you to the terminus.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
  • Others will argue, reasonably, that no other commercial industry staffs onboard physicians on most routes, and that the infrequency of serious events makes dedicated medical staffing hard to justify economically.
    — Sriman Swarup, STAT, 13 July 2026
Definition of hard
Adverb
  • Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • Meeting with Gulf leaders late last month, Secretary of State Marco Rubio had spoken forcefully against Iran charging fees for transit through the strait.
    — Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 13 July 2026
Definition of forcefully

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