ROBUSTLY Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

robustly

adverb

Definition of robustly

as in sharply

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Recent Examples of robustly If Linde's earnings are growing this robustly while revenue barely grew, investors should be excited by the prospect of revenue acceleration over the next few years. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026 The accusations were countered robustly the next day by Monaco’s chief executive Thiago Scuro, who defended both the club’s right to pull the plug on Camara’s Chelsea deal and Balogun’s right to jilt Everton. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 However, years on, the Russian economy and its defense industrial base continue to operate comparatively robustly. — Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 According to Cherubim, the only atmospheric gas that has been robustly identified is helium. — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 16 July 2026 How can a nation embrace rainbow branding while failing to robustly protect the very sites where LGBTQ+ liberation took root? — Diana Rodriguez, Time, 8 June 2026 For Democrats in this robustly blue state, part of the challenge in figuring a path forward is that every candidate — even those already in power — pitches themselves as a bona fide progressive against the status quo. — National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026 Getty Images/iStockphoto Millions of American workers spend a good portion of their careers focused on a single goal – building their retirement funds as robustly as possible. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 May 2026 Rampell’s writing and commentary do not reflect the views of actual neoconservatives, who champion shrinking the welfare state as well as a robustly interventionist foreign policy. — Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for robustly

Adverb

The kind and volume of content being sought are being defined more sharply.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
The share of parents who believe their children share their commitment to giving back fell even more sharply to 65% from 76%.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of sharply

Adverb

The backlash was swift, and pro-Israel groups fiercely criticized Macklemore, and he was later removed from the rest of Sheeran’s stadium tour.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
Carrie follows misfit high‑schooler Carrie White (Howell) after having spent her life hidden away inside the walls of her home with her fiercely protective mother, Margaret (Samantha Sloyan).

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of fiercely

Adverb

Flock stands by the accuracy and integrity of its technology and intends to vigorously defend itself in this litigation.

— Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Whisk vigorously until the mixture turns pale and thick like wet sand, 2 to 3 minutes -- this is the espumita base.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of vigorously

Adverb

Lapcevich tried to confront Heim after the race but was held back by Bryant, who instead brought six team members to do so violently.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Police at the time revealed only parts of Choi’s body had been located, deepening the intense media reporting - and social media speculation - over why the life of a popular socialite had been cut short so violently.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of violently

Adverb

Indeed, the freedom to interpret and express fashion individually with a more stylized approach to dressing also emerged powerfully.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
On the national stage, foundations like Marguerite Casey, MacArthur, and Robert Wood Johnson have increased giving levels significantly and their leaders have spoken out powerfully to defend the sector.

— Phil Buchanan, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of powerfully

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The simple fact of the matter is that David Solomon remains firmly in charge of Goldman Sachs and will for the foreseeable future.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
For The Times) Greenspan claims somewhat less creative license with more traditional deli staples, though bagels, pastrami and knishes still stand firmly at the nexus of old Jewish traditions and Greenspan’s chef-y tendencies.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026