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Recent Examples of decidedly
Normal was decidedly not the right way to describe Dugalić’s college tenure.
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Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
When designer Alex Alonso first walked into this home just south of Palm Beach, the situation was decidedly bleak in a very specific way.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
The seconds that followed — Morrison stepped forward, the van drove ahead — led to a criminally negligent homicide charge this week against the driver of the van, Oscar Pedrozo, and to decidedly different views over whether the charge is warranted.
—Dan Morse, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Speakers call for Democratic challengers While Saturday’s signs took wide aim, the messages coming from the event’s speakers were decidedly local.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
Then, as perimenopause advances, your cycles will become decidedly more erratic.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 27 Mar. 2026
Welles himself spoke decades later of his desire to reshoot the original ending — RKO’s version was decidedly sunnier — and revive the dismantled final act.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
But there’s also a consideration that saving his best pitcher for a better shot at winning in a decidedly hostile environment is a fine idea, too.
—Kevin Sherrington
mar. 27, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
The vote, on a proposal that requires a driver’s license or comparable ID to cast a ballot in federal elections, represents the latest attempt by Republicans to divide Democrats on a subject that cuts decidedly in their favor.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
When designer Alex Alonso first walked into this home just south of Palm Beach, the situation was decidedly bleak in a very specific way.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
The seconds that followed — Morrison stepped forward, the van drove ahead — led to a criminally negligent homicide charge this week against the driver of the van, Oscar Pedrozo, and to decidedly different views over whether the charge is warranted.
—Dan Morse, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Speakers call for Democratic challengers While Saturday’s signs took wide aim, the messages coming from the event’s speakers were decidedly local.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
Then, as perimenopause advances, your cycles will become decidedly more erratic.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 27 Mar. 2026
Welles himself spoke decades later of his desire to reshoot the original ending — RKO’s version was decidedly sunnier — and revive the dismantled final act.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
But there’s also a consideration that saving his best pitcher for a better shot at winning in a decidedly hostile environment is a fine idea, too.
—Kevin Sherrington
mar. 27, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
The vote, on a proposal that requires a driver’s license or comparable ID to cast a ballot in federal elections, represents the latest attempt by Republicans to divide Democrats on a subject that cuts decidedly in their favor.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decidedly
Adverb
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With the Boston Celtics in town, undoubtedly still smarting from the beatdown the Charlotte Hornets put on them earlier this month, the stage was set for another meaningful game in uptown.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Bassong’s leadership will undoubtedly play a big role.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Netflix has given a second season renewal to Age of Attraction after the dating reality series strongly hooked with viewers after a March 25 rookie season wrap.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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In April 2024, a community meeting survey found that over 50% of respondents supported or strongly supported the site being used for teacher housing.—
Thomas White,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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This one is definitely going into heavy rotation for the next month or two.—
Monti Carlo,
AJC.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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But he's definitely got his finger on the pulse of the culture, so good for him.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The effect is resolutely whimsical and fun.—
Lindsey Tramuta,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
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The difference between the energy of the machine that resolutely crosses the cordillera and the tiny zeal in the wings of an insect that asks only for leaves to eat and mud in which to house her eggs.—
María Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
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The lineup — which these days is unquestionably a collaborative effort (meaning the front office puts it together and the manager signs off on it) — stank out loud.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Hence, very few international mobility shows these days reflect a truly international perspective more so than the Bangkok International Motor Show … and the focus of the 2026 Bangkok Motor Show show was unquestionably the electrification of the global car park.—
Mike Hanlon
March 25,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Wall Street has been determinedly upbeat about the war in Iran resolving in a relatively short window.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Though his injuries were severe, the sailors watched in wonder as the cat determinedly licked his wounds, then got back to work destroying the rats threatening the ship’s food stores.—
Anne Ewbank,
Popular Science,
18 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Best in the state, really, now that Name/Image/Likeness and the House ruling have helped suck the juice out of Air Force football under Troy Calhoun.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Charlotte Hornets found the wrong kind of déjà vu Sunday, losing a home game to the Boston Celtics that never really felt close.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Since her fairy tale transition from Hollywood actress to Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle has firmly established herself as a modern fashion icon.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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The fest, which was launched in 2017 by Egyptian telecom billionaire Naguib Sawiris — whose brother Samih built the El Gouna resort — has had its ups and downs, but is now firmly on the international map.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Decidedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decidedly. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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