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with great effort or determination determinedly traditional, the restaurant serves old-fashioned comfort food
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Recent Examples of determinedly Wall Street has been determinedly upbeat about the war in Iran resolving in a relatively short window. —
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026 Though his injuries were severe, the sailors watched in wonder as the cat determinedly licked his wounds, then got back to work destroying the rats threatening the ship’s food stores. —Anne Ewbank, Popular Science, 18 Feb. 2026 Carreras scored the crucial opening goal, determinedly driving into the box and finishing in an individual flourish that unlocked the match in the 65th minute. —Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026 Miya’s landlord was able to remediate the restaurant’s building and Tewasart determinedly reopened in May, when at first there were few customers around to serve. —Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026 Since its debut, the initiative has been quietly but determinedly building physical bases in Lagos and Kenya, creating tangible spaces where female artists, producers, and engineers can access resources that Tems herself had to fight to find. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Nov. 2025 For long-haul trips, consider the Southern Hemisphere for a jolt of vitamin D in a rugged, determinedly uncommercial spot, or take a dip in a memorable, albeit temporary, Japanese onsen. —Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 20 Oct. 2025 Two years on from the attacks, October 7 is an opportunity to recognize that authoritarianism is no longer creeping onward but rather marching determinedly. —Aviva Klompas, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025 The brand has been slowly but steadily growing its own store fleet — even as the sisters remain determinedly behind the scenes. —Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026 Though his injuries were severe, the sailors watched in wonder as the cat determinedly licked his wounds, then got back to work destroying the rats threatening the ship’s food stores. —Anne Ewbank, Popular Science, 18 Feb. 2026 Carreras scored the crucial opening goal, determinedly driving into the box and finishing in an individual flourish that unlocked the match in the 65th minute. —Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026 Miya’s landlord was able to remediate the restaurant’s building and Tewasart determinedly reopened in May, when at first there were few customers around to serve. —Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026 Since its debut, the initiative has been quietly but determinedly building physical bases in Lagos and Kenya, creating tangible spaces where female artists, producers, and engineers can access resources that Tems herself had to fight to find. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Nov. 2025 For long-haul trips, consider the Southern Hemisphere for a jolt of vitamin D in a rugged, determinedly uncommercial spot, or take a dip in a memorable, albeit temporary, Japanese onsen. —Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 20 Oct. 2025 Two years on from the attacks, October 7 is an opportunity to recognize that authoritarianism is no longer creeping onward but rather marching determinedly. —Aviva Klompas, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025 The brand has been slowly but steadily growing its own store fleet — even as the sisters remain determinedly behind the scenes. —Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determinedly
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Aerate compacted and hard-to-wet lawns.— Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
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King Charles' younger sister is known for her tireless drive for royal duty, often ranked among the royal family's hardest-working members by count of official engagements recorded in The Court Circular.— Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
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Expressing concerns about rising electricity rates, water shortages, and uncaring tech oligarchs, most attendees were resolutely opposed.— Big Think, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
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Even with modern comforts such as a pool and gym, the atmosphere is resolutely agricultural.— Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
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One way to tackle the show at the Met is to go from start to finish, diligently combing through all two hundred and thirty-seven pieces by Raphael and his wider circle.— Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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And be sure to shop around diligently for rates and lenders, which has also been shown to result in a below-average mortgage rate for borrowers.— Aly J Yale, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
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More intensely purple forms — often associated with species like Renilla amethystina — are influenced by pigmentation and habitat factors such as light exposure and sediment composition.— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
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Extreme Cream is an intensely hydrating moisturizer clinically shown to visibly firm, lift, and smooth while supporting the skin barrier and creating a makeup-ready base.— Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Artemis’ crew trained intensively with geologists and other scientists to be on the lookout for more prospective landing sites for future missions, craters and just interesting events or features.— Jennifer Levasseur, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2026
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The lower mowing ranges are commonly used for recreational turf areas that are more intensively managed.— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
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In other words, the life-writer cannot take a doggedly factual approach that ignores a whole layer of emotional and imaginative experience.— Sara Wheeler, Big Think, 17 Apr. 2026
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These two actors at opposite ends of their careers doggedly pursue life-changing roles in this film as audiences get a peek behind the curtain of the entertainment industry, per the official description.— Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
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That means focusing more intently on new kinds of attributes.— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
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But amid the chaos, the camera is focused intently on Robby’s face.— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
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The simulated winds, which in a recent test purposefully fluctuated between 30 and 55 mph (50 to 90 kph), continually pushed the flames toward the home.— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
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But where many single-color canvases from the era were characterized by the smooth, even application of paint, Hayward purposefully left his materials chunky and thick.— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Determinedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/determinedly. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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