as in certainly
without any question
that is definitely the kind of dog we're looking to adopt
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Recent Examples of definitely
One player who definitely will not be making the trip is goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
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Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 25 July 2025
The repercussions of that are definitely going to play out in season 8.
—Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 25 July 2025
Keep your gaze forward: Look ahead rather than down at the ground — and definitely not at your phone!
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
The report is out via Bloomberg, and while a number of these are not likely to shock you, there are definitely some interesting surprises to be found.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 25 July 2025
The repercussions of that are definitely going to play out in season 8.
—Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 25 July 2025
Keep your gaze forward: Look ahead rather than down at the ground — and definitely not at your phone!
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
The report is out via Bloomberg, and while a number of these are not likely to shock you, there are definitely some interesting surprises to be found.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitely
Adverb
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The heat was certainly a factor for the audience, which brought handheld folding fans and tried to stay hydrated in the near 100-degree temperatures.—
Courtney Devores,
Charlotte Observer,
28 July 2025
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Russia is certainly a threat to the United States and its European allies in NATO — but European nations can and should take the lead for the conventional defense of Europe, given that their population is five times and their economy is 10 times that of Russia.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
28 July 2025
Adverb
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Advocates for such measures can surely argue that the removal of frictional barriers is beneficial to enabling capital flows among risk takers, perhaps raising the economy’s metabolism.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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One aid in the human desire to be smart about money will surely be longtime wealth management and trust expert Mark Shupe’s new book, The Moneyball Method: A Middle-Class Manifesto for Objective Investing.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Adverb
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The streamer’s outlook may not be changing but the ecosystem sure is.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
17 July 2025
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Zach Cherry, Severance Zach Cherry in Severance Apple TV+ The Emmys sure do love Severance.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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One young man, clearly in pain, managed the final 3-mile stretch.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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At the center, McElroy feeds Carson lunch while speaking with the visiting family that is clearly enjoying watching the eagle and listening intently to McElroy.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
21 July 2025
Adverb
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Fantastic Four will probably underperform significantly, like the previous two MCU releases, and Superman will probably wind up at the higher end of the $600 million range.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Chip Kelly can, and probably will, have a field day with all the different things Jeanty can do. Expect a productive rookie year from Jeanty, who should be an offensive focal point alongside Brock Bowers very soon.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
Adverb
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Each suite has its own floor, but the public spaces are where the hotel really shines.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Which one ends up most closely resembling reality depends largely on whether Trump really is the TACO Man or the Tariff Man.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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“Definitely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitely. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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