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authoritatively

ADVERB
officially
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
casually informally unceremoniously


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But the judges in the original trial found she had "authoritatively and with determination embraced the system established by her father", and that she was "at the heart" of the fake-jobs scheme.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

Drawing on the revelation that she received and authoritatively transmits, the church planted the seed that all humans are equal in dignity that led to the modern notion of human rights.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 24, 2026

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

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

All were yipping authoritatively as they told her to join them.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George




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