How to Use definitely in a Sentence

definitely

adverb
  • That is definitely the kind of dog we're looking to adopt.
  • And things definitely heat up when the class takes a trip to Paris!
    Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 8 Aug. 2023
  • But ‘Munch’ definitely brought out the zesty side of it.
    Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2024
  • The journey Red has been on is definitely one for the ages.
    Jayson Buford, Rolling Stone, 12 July 2023
  • Lake is definitely in his sights, and a big fan of his.
    Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 15 Nov. 2023
  • That was a tough scene to film, and definitely the hardest scene to film.
    Marlow Stern, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2023
  • This is my first pair of Saucony — definitely won’t be my last.
    Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2023
  • Similar to these Schutz over the knee patent leather boots, my boots have served me well over the years and definitely worth the splurge.
    Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2023
  • That will definitely be the case again this year for the Mudsock game on Sept. 8 at Fishers.
    Kyle Neddenriep, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Aug. 2023
  • All that running around on the field definitely calls for some TLC.
    Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 26 July 2023
  • The good news is that is definitely not the case here, making this a high-proof rye whiskey that is well worth seeking out.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2023
  • But the $47 price definitely won’t last, so make sure to pick up this umbrella fast.
    Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2023
  • The odds were definitely in Tiffani Thiessen's favor last night!
    Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 14 Nov. 2023
  • The emotional high is definitely just in the response of audiences to the film.
    Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2023
  • That soup does not belong in the frozen foods section and that shirt definitely isn’t produce.
    Yadi Rodriguez, cleveland, 27 July 2023
  • There definitely are some, but nothing that you’d be shocked by.
    Keaton Bell, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2024
  • He’s definitely been a big part of some of the more recent reinventions of the company.
    Fortune Editors, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024
  • My favorite part would definitely be working with the hair and makeup team and getting to know them.
    Essence, 28 Sep. 2023
  • There has definitely been a lot of interest in cards again.
    Doug Feinberg, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2024
  • The dental deals are going on strong, which is definitely something to smile about.
    Sarah Han and jennifer Hussein, Allure, 12 July 2023
  • Well Nader is definitely closer to me than Rashash, that’s for sure.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 7 Dec. 2023
  • So there’s a part of me that does feel that way, but definitely not without a little sadness for moving on.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Kelela – ‘Raven’ The last time Kelela released an album was in 2017, and due to the potency of Raven, the long hiatus was definitely for good reason.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 18 Dec. 2023
  • To be clear, though, this is nascent technology and most definitely not yet approved by the FDA.
    Jessica Ourisman, Allure, 21 Dec. 2023
  • There’s definitely a learning curve, and people have to figure out what works best for them.
    Misty Copeland, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2023
  • And a whole other discussion, but definitely part of this, are kohl pots.
    Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Dec. 2023
  • And then of course, game shows will definitely be more prominent.
    WIRED, 27 July 2023
  • The redesign’s crisp, longer proportions definitely take the styling of the new Suburban and Tahoe up a couple of notches.
    Jeff Yip, Houston Chronicle, 3 July 2020
  • Work is taking up a lot of my time, so there are definitely sacrifices.
    Emily Longeretta, Variety, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Either way, her bare nails definitely give the elegant look a fresh touch.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2024

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