RESOLUTELY Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

resolutely

adverb

Definition of resolutely

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 Amid the resurgence of Japanese cinema on the international festival circuit over the past few years, one resolutely indie banner, Bitters End, has been quietly growing its profile across production, distribution and international sales. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolutely

Adverb

Some days, trying harder just gives the problem more opportunities to annoy you.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 Sep. 2026
General Daily Insight for September 01, 2026 Some days, trying harder just gives the problem more opportunities to annoy you.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of hard

Adverb

This person started out diligently highlighting and taking notes.

— Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026
From 1908 until his death in 1947, he was largely confined to the property’s main home under specialized psychiatric care, while Katherine lived elsewhere, diligently funding research to find a cure.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of diligently

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

Greg Derr / Pool via The Patriot Ledger During Reddington’s closing argument, Clancy’s parents seemed to be intently focused.

— Sumiko Corley, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
This commitment to investing in people, listening intently, and acting on feedback drives continuous improvement, proving that exceptional service is a deliberate outcome of strong leadership and a responsive culture.

— Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of intently

Adverb

The plantation economy that developed in the American South institutionalized an intensely extractive relationship with the land.

— The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 26 Aug. 2026
These two exceedingly nimble keyboardists teamed for a rousing take on Polish composer Witold Lutoslawski’s intensely spirited Variations on a Theme of Paganini.

— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of intensely

Adverb

Owning several cars, intensively studying both the new and used car markets and testing so many vehicles has taught me a lot about what makes a great automobile.

— Charles Singh, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
The team tested intensively with real drivers in multiple countries.

— Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of intensively

Adverb

Apple, like most services, layers its shows purposefully so one ends and another begins, or has already just begun.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The league would do right to purposefully promote Wilson, who has won three WNBA titles, four league MVPs and two Olympic gold medals, as much as featuring Clark as the face of the league.

— Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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