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as in undoubtedly
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Recent Examples of decidedly
The mineral- and woody-scented blend recreates the scent of breaking waves and driftwood for a result that’s fresh, earthy, and decidedly gender-neutral.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Harper and Yasmin have said goodbye to their spectacularly misspent youths, but their daddy issues—another of the show’s pet themes—are decidedly unresolved.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
The film has now been picked up by fledgling distributor Obscured Releasing, recently launched by RJ Millard and Bill Guentzler, who Tuttle names as being decidedly not afraid of his art.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Feb. 2026
One with a decidedly more West Coast flair.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Melpignano, whose family also owns the award-winning Borgo Egnazia, brings the same warm energy that the Apulian resort is known for, though Castel Badia oozes a decidedly South Tyrolean vibe.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Compared to the decisive, bold performance from Italian singer Laura Pausini, who rocked the country's national anthem alongside a stirring choir in Cortina, Carey fell decidedly flat.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
And while each of these details can be easily swapped out by preference or what’s decidedly on trend in color and pattern, blackout curtains, which can be a valuable tool to have in your sleep arsenal, don’t have the same versatility.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
Everlane’s Boyfriend Shirt has clean lines and a roomy fit, offering the same refined feel as a classic button-down, but with a decidedly cooler edge.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Harper and Yasmin have said goodbye to their spectacularly misspent youths, but their daddy issues—another of the show’s pet themes—are decidedly unresolved.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
The film has now been picked up by fledgling distributor Obscured Releasing, recently launched by RJ Millard and Bill Guentzler, who Tuttle names as being decidedly not afraid of his art.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Feb. 2026
One with a decidedly more West Coast flair.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Melpignano, whose family also owns the award-winning Borgo Egnazia, brings the same warm energy that the Apulian resort is known for, though Castel Badia oozes a decidedly South Tyrolean vibe.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Compared to the decisive, bold performance from Italian singer Laura Pausini, who rocked the country's national anthem alongside a stirring choir in Cortina, Carey fell decidedly flat.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
And while each of these details can be easily swapped out by preference or what’s decidedly on trend in color and pattern, blackout curtains, which can be a valuable tool to have in your sleep arsenal, don’t have the same versatility.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
Everlane’s Boyfriend Shirt has clean lines and a roomy fit, offering the same refined feel as a classic button-down, but with a decidedly cooler edge.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decidedly
Adverb
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But stock analysts — and D’Amaro — undoubtedly will be keeping an eye on international attendance rates and what that will mean for the theme parks going forward.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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But the 5-foot-11, 185-pound Sterzik is the leader of the scout team for the Warriors (17-9, 3-6), who undoubtedly will be prepared for the Class 3A playoffs after their challenging schedule against Class 4A opponents in the Central Suburban League South.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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There’s a dusty cloud surrounding the central, contracting star, and that cloud is strongly suspected to be disk-like, with outflows and gaps in the dust in the two directions perpendicular to the disk.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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Adding in these 20-year findings strongly suggests that engagement in cognitive training does no harm and may confer substantial benefit.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The landing page for the band’s site contains 10 new riffs… which, for those hoping for actual new songs from the group, definitely counts as a start.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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The whole thing definitely grew legs and ran.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Death would come, as resolutely and unobjectionably as anything that happens in a dream.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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Somehow, this insular, resolutely regional album ended up yet another peak in his storied career.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The toughest matchup in the district is unquestionably Arlington Bowie, a defending district champion.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
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The city has unquestionably benefitted from some magic.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Carreras scored the crucial opening goal, determinedly driving into the box and finishing in an individual flourish that unlocked the match in the 65th minute.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Miya’s landlord was able to remediate the restaurant’s building and Tewasart determinedly reopened in May, when at first there were few customers around to serve.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Where this dish really lacks is in the flavor department, which was just pretty underwhelming.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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What a dietitian really recommends When thinking about how to advise clients, Mokari is very aware that what works for someone’s health and lifestyle is going to be individual to them.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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The year is 1961, and the jazz legend (played flawlessly by Norway’s Anders Danielsen Lie) is firmly in the grip of a raging heroin addiction, having acquired a taste for the destructive street drug made inexplicably romantic in postwar boho circles.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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Rooted firmly in rock, her sound reflects inspiration from No Doubt and The Rolling Stones while maintaining a style that is distinctly her own.—
Kristen Wisneski,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Decidedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decidedly. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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