resolutely

adverb

Definition of resolutelynext
as in hard
with great effort or determination resolutely championed the unpopular causes for most of his political career

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Recent Examples of resolutely Kopple’s documentary is a time capsule, offering a concentrated taste of an earlier moment in American culture, now resolutely over. — Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026 Even with the high ceilings and crown moulding, the appointments feel resolutely cool and modern. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Even the Vidiians, a race of aliens who borrow heavily from the David Cronenberg playbook with their frequent body modifications, are portrayed in a resolutely PG way. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 30 July 2026 Where other humble domestic objects—the dish brush, the soap dispenser, the hamper—have evolved into more stylish iterations with time, the toilet has remained untouched, resolutely white and clinical. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026 Maverick is a seasoned military man who resolutely refuses to grow up. — Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026 But despite interest from the mainstream, Songer remains resolutely independent. — Sam Davies, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolutely
  1. hard
  2. determinedly
  3. diligently
  4. intently
  5. intensely
  6. doggedly
  7. intensively
  8. purposefully
Adverb
  • Miroshnichenko competes hard and doesn’t shy from physical play.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Now, rising protectionism and inflation have made growth harder for global e-commerce platforms.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of hard
Adverb
  • Poor Frank and Kirsten look on confused, determinedly polite in their insistence that all family members should be welcome.
    — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
  • The few street names in Happy Haven were determinedly upbeat, with Christian undertones.
    — Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Definition of determinedly
Adverb
  • Practical steps include diligently keeping commitments and communicating early if a commitment cannot be met.
    — Alfonso Cahero, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • My mom has been diligently applying the dual-purpose cream for a month now.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of diligently
Adverb
  • Davis appeared in court each day of jury selection, seeming quiet and focused, following along intently as each potential juror answered questions from Judge Carli Kierny and each side’s attorneys.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Bazzi was holding it up with two fingers, studying the body intently.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of intently
Adverb
  • The two lawmakers have intensely criticized Fauci over the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic for years, with Paul recently releasing diary entries penned by Fauci during the height of the pandemic.
    — Joe Walsh, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Though Hallegua and Josephai rarely meet, both are intensely proud of their ancient heritage.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of intensely
Adverb
  • As an aside, the rush to depose Romo continues to gain steam even though one of the voices that carries the most weight around CBS has remained doggedly silent.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • There’s no question that David Ellison, the doggedly ambitious CEO of Paramount Skydance, loves movies and filmmaking.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of doggedly
Adverb
  • The team tested intensively with real drivers in multiple countries.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • All clubs have succession plans and Stuttgart’s Germany midfielder Angelo Stiller and Victor Froholdt of Porto, a Denmark international, are among the players to have been scouted intensively.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of intensively
Adverb
  • But critics argue that many of these ads are purposefully created to be deceptive — especially deepfakes that seek to use someone else’s likeness and put words in their mouth.
    — Grace Hase, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • There were people working on this project purposefully to work through some of their own stuff.
    — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of purposefully

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