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authoritatively

ADVERB
officially
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
casually informally unceremoniously


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Qualley authoritatively states that she’s in charge of how and when she’ll be desired, becoming a subversive screen siren for a new, all-too-prudish age.

From Salon • Aug. 23, 2025

Spolin was bright and spoke authoritatively about their brother’s prospects.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2023

Because of how fast ChatGPT has spread, people almost immediately noticed it wasn’t always right yet it acted authoritatively and it did some things that our values didn’t appreciate.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 27, 2023

Under Bhatia’s direction, Bannon and Henlon authoritatively alternate between the private and public domains in which Kara and Cleo struggle to understand one another.

From Washington Post • Feb. 13, 2023

"If somebody'll come here and sit with him!" he snapped authoritatively.

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald




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