How to Use certainly in a Sentence

certainly

adverb
Definition of certainlynext
Synonyms for certainlynext
  • The snake that bit her was almost certainly poisonous.
  • The new version is most certainly easier to use.
  • I'm certainly going to try.
  • This year's festival was certainly much better than last year's.
  • It will certainly rain tomorrow.
  • Phoenix certainly has one of the best teams in the West.
    — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 7 Nov. 2022
  • If the climb to the top doesn't take your breath away, the 360-degree views from the top certainly will.
    — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2024
  • It’s certainly had some time in the sun in D2, as well.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
  • And also that there’s a levity to the scenes, and certainly to the one in the kitchen.
    — Kate Aurthur, Variety, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The fairly linear melody at the start of the first verse certainly captures the vibe.
    — Tom Roland, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2024
  • That said, more rain certainly looks to be in the forecast.
    — Mike Snider, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Aug. 2024
  • But without a doubt this was certainly a very large and rare catch for the specie.
    — Jim Gronaw, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2023
  • The record high of 77 in D.C. is certainly at risk, as are many others.
    — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2022
  • Prayer groups are certainly one way to help break the addict mind-set.
    — Courtland Milloy, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2023
  • The two certainly are on par, from a salary standpoint.
    — Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The fact that Namor has ankle wings could most certainly have been one of those.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2022
  • And, if all of the above weren’t enough to lure you in, then the food and drink scene — famous for its mezcal and moles — certainly will.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2023
  • Halle certainly knows how to make a statement on the red carpet.
    — Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2023
  • The tech bubble may not have burst, but the bubble on top of the bubble certainly has.
    — Catherine Thorbecke, CNN, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Safe to say, this certainly feels like Rae’s season to shine.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 July 2023
  • Sometimes, the best trends are the ones that are here to stay through the decades, and belts are certainly no exception.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 20 Jan. 2023
  • Among the red carpet stars that shined this year, Amal Clooney certainly held her own.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2023
  • And the apple certainly doesn’t fall too far from the tree in their family.
    — Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Dudamel smiled a lot throughout the evening and certainly here.
    — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2023
  • It’s certainly had a smoother road than 1985’s Return to Oz.
    — Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
  • People certainly aren’t looking for the next Game of Thrones or the next world-building show.
    — Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Nov. 2023
  • The song, a blistering diss track of Drake, certainly didn’t need the Super Bowl to hit the masses.
    — Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 10 Feb. 2025
  • This is certainly true with the latest phones from both Apple and Google.
    — Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The film has been steadily playing in theaters for months and will certainly continue to be shown for a long time.
    — Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
  • Well, the stats certainly say yes, at least internationally.
    — Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025

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