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2
(2)
: not subject to price weakness : steady
b
: not easily moved or disturbed : steadfast
c
firmly adverb
firmness noun
: in a firm manner : steadfastly, fixedly
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Adjective She has a firm grasp of the basic principles. They insist on maintaining firm control over the project. He spoke to her in a soft but firm voice. The time has come for us to take a firm stand. The children need gentle but firm handling. Noun merged with another firm to become a major player in the brokerage business See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Naomi Nix, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2022 Wilt, who had never worked with Allen before his hiring but speaks like a man in lockstep with his head coach, was equally firm about the need for improvement from the Illinois win. Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Sep. 2022 Powell has taken a hawkish tone in recent appearances, seeking to underscore the Fed’s firm commitment to bringing down inflation. Jim Tankersley, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 Although separated in age by 56 years, the late Queen and Kate share key qualifications for the job: quiet stoicism, unerring discretion and firm loyalty. Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 There’s also a second drill sergeant, Rosales (Raúl Castillo), who seems to have a conscience, a firm core of humanity. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2022 Grab should reduce such spending, said Rob Sanderson, a managing director at Loop Capital Markets, a financial services firm. Nina Trentmann, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 One such company is JLL, a global commercial real estate services firm with more than 100,000 employees -- about half of whom have remote-capable jobs. Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 6 Sep. 2022 So far, the state has paid the firm $522,000, according to Utah’s public expenditures database. Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 Diane Hoskins, Fortune, 26 May 2022 For more firm-looking and radiant skin, this professional-grade pair is tops. Megan Mcintyre, Town & Country, 21 Sep. 2021 In addition to the CIO, oversight from a sustainability committee that ensures a firm-wide holistic approach and quality control is helpful. Robert G. Eccles, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2021 After graduating from Yale University in 1949 with a bachelor’s degree in architecture (later converted to a master’s degree according to Jack Jr.,) Bialosky Sr. founded the firm now known as Bialosky Cleveland. Steven Litt, cleveland, 17 Apr. 2020 Another prominent original occupant — the trust company occupied about half the building — was the Los Angeles law firm now known as O’Melveny & Myers. Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2019 Two law firms, Marchena and Graham and the former Broad & Cassel law firm now known as Nelson Mullins received the bulk of the payments. Beth Kassab, orlandosentinel.com, 18 Sep. 2019 Morse is one of Michigan's most visible attorneys with TV spots and billboard ads that call his personal injury law firm the largest in the state. Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 3 July 2019 Big-name attorney Morse is one of Michigan's most visible attorneys with TV spots and billboard ads that call his personal injury law firm the largest in the state. Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 19 June 2019 Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 22 July 2022 Forbes reports that most U.S. airlines are limiting their summer capacity due to labor shortages and other factors, in addition to thinning their summer flight schedules to firm up operations. William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 17 May 2022 On Thursday’s show, Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at what needs to happen this weekend in order to firm up a lineup card, and what Terry Francona could be planning for the starting rotation. Joe Noga, cleveland, 31 Mar. 2022 Iditarod Iditarod mushers are largely done with their mandatory 24-hour rests, and as race positions firm up, Eureka’s Brent Sass maintains a modest lead. Zachariah Hughes, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Mar. 2022 The formula also contains peptides to help firm slack skin. April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2022 Use the roller to depuff and increase collagen production and the cream to firm, tighten, and hydrate skin with its barrier repair technology. Kristin Granero, SELF, 15 July 2022 Moreover, natural gas is used to firm-up wind and solar when the weather does not permit it. Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2022 Designed to be used twice daily, the formula includes a blend of Q10, l-carnitine, and lotus extract to firm and smooth skin. Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 25 July 2022 Chris Coppola, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2022 Farallon, an investment firm rather than an expert network, identified itself in its inquiries. Ronan Farrow, The New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2022 The average retail price of a gallon of unleaded is $3.1762, according to OPIS, an energy data firm that is part of Dow Jones & Co., publisher of The Wall Street Journal. Ryan Dezember, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2022 The Assembly unanimously voted in a special meeting held Sunday not to release an investigation conducted in July by an Anchorage law firm into Pierce’s alleged harassment. Sean Maguire, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Sep. 2022 Perched on half an acre, the ultra-contemporary residence was built by Saota, an international architecture firm that has designed modern masterpieces on six continents. Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2022 Moving to a huge company like Clayco is a significant shift for Lagrange, who founded an independent design firm in 1985. Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022 After that, Marilynn said, her sister led marketing for an international research firm based in Cambridge. Bryan Marquard, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2022 The board has hired an outside law firm to investigate the handling of the Gupta case and other issues in the OIE office. David Jesse, Detroit Free Press, 11 Sep. 2022 See More
Adjective
But the magnitude of Snap’s layoffs and its shutdown of experimental initiatives risks sacrificing some of its long-term growth potential, said Mark Shmulik, who covers U.S. internet firms for the firm Bernstein. Naomi Nix, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2022 Wilt, who had never worked with Allen before his hiring but speaks like a man in lockstep with his head coach, was equally firm about the need for improvement from the Illinois win. Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Sep. 2022 Powell has taken a hawkish tone in recent appearances, seeking to underscore the Fed’s firm commitment to bringing down inflation. Jim Tankersley, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 Although separated in age by 56 years, the late Queen and Kate share key qualifications for the job: quiet stoicism, unerring discretion and firm loyalty. Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 There’s also a second drill sergeant, Rosales (Raúl Castillo), who seems to have a conscience, a firm core of humanity. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2022 Grab should reduce such spending, said Rob Sanderson, a managing director at Loop Capital Markets, a financial services firm. Nina Trentmann, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 One such company is JLL, a global commercial real estate services firm with more than 100,000 employees -- about half of whom have remote-capable jobs. Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 6 Sep. 2022 So far, the state has paid the firm $522,000, according to Utah’s public expenditures database. Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 Adverb
The mandatory disclosure of more firm-specific information has also improved capital allocation across various industries. Diane Hoskins, Fortune, 26 May 2022 For more firm-looking and radiant skin, this professional-grade pair is tops. Megan Mcintyre, Town & Country, 21 Sep. 2021 In addition to the CIO, oversight from a sustainability committee that ensures a firm-wide holistic approach and quality control is helpful. Robert G. Eccles, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2021 After graduating from Yale University in 1949 with a bachelor’s degree in architecture (later converted to a master’s degree according to Jack Jr.,) Bialosky Sr. founded the firm now known as Bialosky Cleveland. Steven Litt, cleveland, 17 Apr. 2020 Another prominent original occupant — the trust company occupied about half the building — was the Los Angeles law firm now known as O’Melveny & Myers. Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2019 Two law firms, Marchena and Graham and the former Broad & Cassel law firm now known as Nelson Mullins received the bulk of the payments. Beth Kassab, orlandosentinel.com, 18 Sep. 2019 Morse is one of Michigan's most visible attorneys with TV spots and billboard ads that call his personal injury law firm the largest in the state. Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 3 July 2019 Big-name attorney Morse is one of Michigan's most visible attorneys with TV spots and billboard ads that call his personal injury law firm the largest in the state. Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 19 June 2019 Verb
In a bowl, stir together 1/2 cup melted butter with crumbs until evenly moistened, then press mixture into a 13x9 inch dish and set in the freezer to firm while making next layer. Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 22 July 2022 Forbes reports that most U.S. airlines are limiting their summer capacity due to labor shortages and other factors, in addition to thinning their summer flight schedules to firm up operations. William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 17 May 2022 On Thursday’s show, Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at what needs to happen this weekend in order to firm up a lineup card, and what Terry Francona could be planning for the starting rotation. Joe Noga, cleveland, 31 Mar. 2022 Iditarod Iditarod mushers are largely done with their mandatory 24-hour rests, and as race positions firm up, Eureka’s Brent Sass maintains a modest lead. Zachariah Hughes, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Mar. 2022 The formula also contains peptides to help firm slack skin. April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2022 Use the roller to depuff and increase collagen production and the cream to firm, tighten, and hydrate skin with its barrier repair technology. Kristin Granero, SELF, 15 July 2022 Moreover, natural gas is used to firm-up wind and solar when the weather does not permit it. Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2022 Designed to be used twice daily, the formula includes a blend of Q10, l-carnitine, and lotus extract to firm and smooth skin. Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 25 July 2022 Noun
The league retained an outside law firm to conduct the investigation. Chris Coppola, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2022 Farallon, an investment firm rather than an expert network, identified itself in its inquiries. Ronan Farrow, The New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2022 The average retail price of a gallon of unleaded is $3.1762, according to OPIS, an energy data firm that is part of Dow Jones & Co., publisher of The Wall Street Journal. Ryan Dezember, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2022 The Assembly unanimously voted in a special meeting held Sunday not to release an investigation conducted in July by an Anchorage law firm into Pierce’s alleged harassment. Sean Maguire, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Sep. 2022 Perched on half an acre, the ultra-contemporary residence was built by Saota, an international architecture firm that has designed modern masterpieces on six continents. Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2022 Moving to a huge company like Clayco is a significant shift for Lagrange, who founded an independent design firm in 1985. Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022 After that, Marilynn said, her sister led marketing for an international research firm based in Cambridge. Bryan Marquard, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2022 The board has hired an outside law firm to investigate the handling of the Gupta case and other issues in the OIE office. David Jesse, Detroit Free Press, 11 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective, Adverb, and Verb
Middle English ferm, from Anglo-French, from Latin firmus; akin to Greek thronos chair, throne
Noun
German Firma, from Italian, signature, ultimately from Latin firmare to make firm, confirm, from firmus
First Known Use
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Adverb
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Noun
1744, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of firm was in the 14th century Phrases Containing firm
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