as in company
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
merged with another firm to become a major player in the brokerage business
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
1
as in solid
not showing weakness or uncertainty
a friendly fellow with a ready smile and a firm handshake
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in hard
having a consistency that does not easily yield to pressure
cold butter that was too firm to spread
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in stuck
firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge
was firm in the saddle during the canter
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in resolute
fully committed to achieving a goal
asked him to reconsider, but he was firm in his commitment to the project
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in stable
having been established and usually not subject to change
the selling price of the house is firm, so there'll be no dickering
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
as in sturdy
marked by the ability to withstand stress without structural damage or distortion
built on a firm foundation, so the house hasn't settled
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
7
as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information
that assassination theory is far from firm, since there's not a shred of actual evidence to back it up
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of firm
Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, a recent ranking by personal finance firm WalletHub outlined cities with the highest and lowest credit scores in 2025.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Purple’s latex mattresses strike an ideal firm and cozy balance.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for firm
Noun
But with the number of kids worldwide skyrocketing, Santa has outsourced the job to the Naughty or Nice Group, a consulting firm that has cornered the market on determining a child's niceness thanks to an airtight formula.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, a recent ranking by personal finance firm WalletHub outlined cities with the highest and lowest credit scores in 2025.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The authors acknowledge no firm conclusions can be drawn about cause and effect at this stage of the observational study.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Purple’s latex mattresses strike an ideal firm and cozy balance.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for firm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firm
Noun
-
If a company commits to build domestically, it should be required to place those production facilities into service before receiving tariff exemptions or other government support.—
Joel Thayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
-
OpenAI took a significant step towards that transition last week, announcing that its nonprofit parent will continue to have oversight over the company and will own an equity stake of more than $100 billion.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Between its solid ride quality, athletic power, and surprisingly fun handling dynamics, the 2025 Audi S5 is a solid modern European sports sedan.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
-
Shortly after taking the position, McMahon, who comes from many years of experience in the private sector, noted that DOGE was conducting a solid audit of the agency.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
No matter what that campaign had brought it would be a celebration of all their hard work.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
-
If Lamb is out, opposing defenses will likely clamp down a bit more with only Pickens to worry about as an explosive play threat, which means moving the chains will be a little harder for the rest of the offense.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Without the right visibility or relationships, skilled freelancers, particularly women, people of color, immigrants and international talent, often get stuck competing for low-paying projects on crowded marketplaces.—
Dr. Stevens Bonhomme,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
-
After allowing the paste to sit for 12 to 24 hours, use a plastic scraper to begin cleaning off stuck on grime or food particles.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Despite long lines for entry and amenities, attendees remain calm and resolute, embracing the wait as part of the moment.—
Amanda Castro
Mandy Taheri
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
-
Her music has always been resolute and uncompromising.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
When Spirit emerged from bankruptcy in March, its leaders were hoping to find more stable financial footing.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
-
Huff predicts that white and blue collar alike could be on the chopping block, with impacts spread across gig and stable professions and routine jobs like data entry and customer service among those facing the greatest risk.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Fall sowing encourages sturdy plants and earlier blooms, which can be quite beneficial in hot Southern climes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
-
The sturdy plastic housings resist fading and cracking and are brown in color to blend with most outdoor surfaces.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
The most successful organizations will be those that leverage AI to eliminate mundane tasks, allowing employees to focus on high-value creative and strategic work within reasonable timeframes.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
-
The reasonable monthlies, at $822, get you a bike room, in-building laundry, and a storage unit.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
15 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Firm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firm. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share