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Recent Examples of definitively
Years later, however, it was definitively reclaimed as a cult classic.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
The Midas Project also claims that OpenAI cannot definitively prove the model lacks the autonomy required for the extra measures, as the company’s previous, less advanced model already topped global benchmarks for autonomous task completion.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Nonprofit organizations, however, do not publicly provide enough of a paper trail to determine, definitively, whether this was the case.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
The noose Epstein allegedly used has never been definitively identified.
—Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
It’s definitively associated with the distant protocluster, with the right spectrum of X-ray energies.
—Big Think, 2 Feb. 2026
Multiple voting members on the Federal Open Market Committee have expressed resistance to cutting further until there’s more evidence that inflation is definitively moving towards the central bank’s 2% inflation goal.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Bruce Springsteen's new protest song is getting rave reviews from music lovers and activists alike, but the White House is definitively not a fan.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
Neither has pursued a biometric solution that would presumably definitively prove a user is human.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
The Midas Project also claims that OpenAI cannot definitively prove the model lacks the autonomy required for the extra measures, as the company’s previous, less advanced model already topped global benchmarks for autonomous task completion.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Nonprofit organizations, however, do not publicly provide enough of a paper trail to determine, definitively, whether this was the case.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
The noose Epstein allegedly used has never been definitively identified.
—Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
It’s definitively associated with the distant protocluster, with the right spectrum of X-ray energies.
—Big Think, 2 Feb. 2026
Multiple voting members on the Federal Open Market Committee have expressed resistance to cutting further until there’s more evidence that inflation is definitively moving towards the central bank’s 2% inflation goal.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Bruce Springsteen's new protest song is getting rave reviews from music lovers and activists alike, but the White House is definitively not a fan.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
Neither has pursued a biometric solution that would presumably definitively prove a user is human.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitively
Adverb
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Harper says the contract should clearly state the mover’s liability for your belongings, pickup and delivery dates and all payment terms.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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During past outbreaks, though, health authorities at local, state, and federal levels have given that same advice—vaccinate, now—loudly, clearly, and persistently.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Don't lab studies conclusively prove the bio-insecticidal toxicity of marigolds?—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
6 Feb. 2026
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The defense countered that multiple people had access to devices inside the home and questioned whether the evidence conclusively identifies Banfield as the account’s operator.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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But kudos to the Mitch Marner vote; that would certainly be something.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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And dance it most certainly did.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
9 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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As Fed chair, Warsh would surely be pressured to do Trump’s bidding in the same way current Chair Jerome Powell has been, relentlessly.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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But with Raman and the others grabbing varying percentages of the vote, a two-person November runoff is likely and the candidates will almost surely be Bass and Raman.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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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Once a background consideration, geopolitics and policy changes has now moved decisively to the foreground.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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In last season’s Final Four, UConn defeated UCLA and South Carolina, decisively, in fact, to win its 12th national championship.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Spurs have not won a top-flight game since December and started positively against United.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Some 127 years after its opening, the grande dame of St Moritz continues to draw glamorous guests to its cavernous halls, forever teetering gracefully between Alpine rustic and positively regal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Definitively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitively. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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