as in extremely
to a great degree
fiercely hot weather
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Recent Examples of fiercely
The energy of Aries is bold, fast and fiercely independent.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Her empathetic and fiercely protective Olivia Benson, now captain of the NYPD's Special Victim's Unit in Manhattan, has becoming the longest-reigning character in primetime TV.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Each traces its modern-day lineage back to an ancient civilization – something their people and governments are fiercely proud of.
—Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Known for its walkable neighborhoods, fiercely independent food culture and more than 500 food carts spread across the city, Portland rewards the kind of eater who values authenticity over flash and community over chains.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Her empathetic and fiercely protective Olivia Benson, now captain of the NYPD's Special Victim's Unit in Manhattan, has becoming the longest-reigning character in primetime TV.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Each traces its modern-day lineage back to an ancient civilization – something their people and governments are fiercely proud of.
—Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Known for its walkable neighborhoods, fiercely independent food culture and more than 500 food carts spread across the city, Portland rewards the kind of eater who values authenticity over flash and community over chains.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiercely
Adverb
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These special releases can be extremely valuable, especially if only a small batch is issued.—
Nina Derwin,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
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The innermost region of any solar system, closest to the parent star, will be extremely hot and subject to large amounts of radiation.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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No, that stuff is all incredible and very much the result of good fortune in my career.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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What a treat to have both of these very different revivals opening on Broadway in a matter of days.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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And yes, in 2026, rage coming from either side of the aisle is an incredibly powerful tool for marketing.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
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But there’s something incredibly unnatural about the fast attention of the internet.—
Charlie Harding,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The only way Simpson is pressed into starting duty is if something goes terribly wrong with Stafford.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Suzuki’s early struggles aren’t terribly alarming.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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But, with the advent of platforms such as Instagram and YouTube, the online self became highly saleable.—
T. M. Brown,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Taylor has depended highly on her the last three seasons as Providence has built a strong program, winning sectional titles each of the last two years.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Kinahan’s caution came too late.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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Section Two of the 1965 Voting Rights Act aimed to prevent mapmakers from weakening the voting power of racial minorities by either packing them into one district or spreading them out across too many districts to have an impact.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Maxey and George have had to carry almost all of Philadelphia’s offensive responsibility, and the 76ers desperately need Embiid’s ability to create offense and gravity in half-court situations.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The team desperately needed more depth on the edge.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The result is intensely moving.—
Madeleine Janz,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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On land, Stellers are intensely social.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Fiercely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiercely. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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