as in extremely
to a great degree
fiercely hot weather
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Recent Examples of fiercely
Kaspar was among the small group of top researchers working to find treatments for SMA, competing fiercely for recognition and funds.
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Robin Fields, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
In a subsequent libel lawsuit against the Times, Baldoni claimed Lively and Reynolds pressured the agency to give him the boot, which WME has fiercely denied.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2025
But really, Hood, a fiercely independent woman, followed a school all her own.
—Grace Edquist, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
Known for being fiercely territorial and aggressive, hippos are among the most dangerous animals on Earth.
—Rich Schapiro, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2025
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Robin Fields, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
In a subsequent libel lawsuit against the Times, Baldoni claimed Lively and Reynolds pressured the agency to give him the boot, which WME has fiercely denied.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2025
But really, Hood, a fiercely independent woman, followed a school all her own.
—Grace Edquist, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
Known for being fiercely territorial and aggressive, hippos are among the most dangerous animals on Earth.
—Rich Schapiro, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiercely
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And in a heartwarming turn of events, Wayans is extremely supportive of his child.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
3 Mar. 2025
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The mesh fabric didn't cover as much as her extremely long, brown hair—a departure from the famous painting—which was stuffed into the dress and very deliberately situated for a wee bit of modesty.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
3 Mar. 2025
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They have long since been known to be very controlling with video footage from tournament play.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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In recent years, a handful of new space companies have announced plans to develop small- and medium-size satellites designed to survive in very low-Earth orbit (VLEO) and capable of taking advantage of the closer-in vantage point.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
3 Mar. 2025
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But the case for curiosity remains incredibly strong.—
Andrew Geesbreght,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The actress worked with celebrity stylist Molly Dickson, who, much like Sydney Sweeney herself, is incredibly hard-working and therefore, always booked.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
25 Feb. 2025
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Many of these names will not be terribly familiar to MLP fans, or even some die-hard pro pickleball fans.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Our Transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, has said that none of these jobs eliminated at FAA were terribly critical to safety.—
Victoria Chamberlin,
Vox,
27 Feb. 2025
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Original examples of the variant are extremely rare and highly collectible, but that’s where Mythron Cars offers a solution.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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Measles is so highly infectious that 95% immunity is required to prevent epidemics, the WHO says.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Predicting the bubble would pop, Hackman said yes to too many violent roles.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year.—
Nena Farrell,
WIRED,
1 Mar. 2025
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The combo of that large, efficient head; the dampening factor of the wood handle; and a nice texture at the base of the grip just felt so damned good, strike after strike.—
Joe Jackson,
Outside Online,
20 Nov. 2024
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Still, Moore is pretty damned great — this could almost be her Fly.—
Tom Gliatto,
Peoplemag,
20 Sep. 2024
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McDonell brings a ton of experience — over 35 years — primarily along the offensive line, where USC desperately needs to make progress in development this offseason.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2025
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People are the one thing the Ukrainian armed forces desperately need—and don’t have in abundance.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Fiercely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiercely. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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