authoritative
adjective
authoritatively
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a word derived from
authoritative.
Example Sentences
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“Unless the Fed speaks authoritatively, over and above what market considerations are, it will just lose its voice,” Economides said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 24, 2026
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
Spolin was bright and spoke authoritatively about their brother’s prospects.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2023
“I’m not doing anything until noon,” he said authoritatively.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
