SOLIDLY Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

solidly

adverb

Definition of solidly

as in rigidly

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Recent Examples of solidly For the first time in several years, local Democrats don’t fear the backlash of coming out as a Democrat in a solidly red county, said John Barry, the chair of the Jack County Democratic Party. — Eleanor Dearman updated August 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026 Colorado is a state with a widely varied electorate that's becomes more solidly Democratic in recent decades, but which still holds a strong conservative and libertarian streak. — Joanna Ossinger, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 The solidly blue seat encompasses most of Sacramento’s downtown core and stretchs from Lodi to Placerville. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Although the South Carolina Senate race is usually a fundraising boon to Democrats, the state remains solidly Republican and has just one Democratic representative in Congress. — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 The cabin itself is very old, hand-built of stone, carefully, solidly made. — Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026 Florida remains solidly in the red column for now, but with just four seats needed to flip the Senate, the battlefield is starting to expand. — NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026 On top, the power control is a familiar sliding switch that solidly clicks. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 22 Aug. 2026 If the map withstands a court challenge, Cleaver will have to win over voters in both Democratic Kansas City and the solidly Trump parts of Missouri. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidly

Adverb

Starting in the nineteen-eighties, forms of identification as proof of citizenship became more rigidly required.

— Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
The acting is passable, more or less, but dialogue is often rigidly expository or cliché or both.

— Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of rigidly

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Despite constantly losing and chasing the game, Vancouver was still soundly outshot, out-chanced and exposed at five-on-five.

— Thomas Drance, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
In Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District, Luke Bronin, the former mayor of Hartford, soundly defeated 14-term incumbent John Larson in a race that was defined more by their 30-year age gap than any policy differences.

— Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of soundly

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But Bama followed with a 38-3 quarterfinal flop to Indiana, erasing any momentum and placing DeBoer squarely under the microscope entering a pivotal third season.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
The company falls squarely in the ultra-luxury tier while eschewing much of the fussiness that typifies other players in the space.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of squarely

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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

Definition of resolutely

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Deflecting attacks steadily depletes a posture meter underneath the enemy's health bar.

— Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026
Overall, enrollment in traditional public schools in Miami has declined steadily for decades, but in recent years, the issue has become so pronounced that the school district has had to close and consolidate schools.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of steadily

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King steadfastly defended the district at the June hearing, responding to multiple committee questions by stating that CPS’ guidelines comply with Illinois law and highlighting its commitment to equity.

— Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026
But the Writers Guild of America and Teamsters have steadfastly opposed the merger, warning about its potential impact on working writers and film crews.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

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