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
There definitely is an expectation of failure from people, and an expectation that we would be handed things.
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Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 7 Feb. 2025
Even without the looming tragedy of their fate (yes, there was definitely room on that door), Titanic would still be a perfect, epic romance.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Conor is, if not agoraphobic, definitely agora-averse.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2025
Your mother was definitely one in her earlier years.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
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Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 7 Feb. 2025
Even without the looming tragedy of their fate (yes, there was definitely room on that door), Titanic would still be a perfect, epic romance.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Conor is, if not agoraphobic, definitely agora-averse.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2025
Your mother was definitely one in her earlier years.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitely
Adverb
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His disses and phenomenal momentum certainly helped, but several factors converged.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
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The film has been steadily playing in theaters for months and will certainly continue to be shown for a long time.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Speaker Adrienne Adams must let the bills move forward, as her colleagues will surely pass them.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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With nominees such as Cynthia Erivo, Angelina Jolie, Mikey Madison, Timothée Chalamet, and Demi Moore, there will surely be plenty of splendid fashion moments to take in.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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But a few more 8-figure deals would sure bolster spirits.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
2 Feb. 2025
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Winslet sure had the right to be mad at her friend for embarrassing her in front of an esteemed industry group.—
Justin Curto,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Restaurants must disclose these charges clearly to customers, either on the menu or verbally before the meal is ordered.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Adele was clearly enjoying herself during NBC’s SNL50: The Homecoming Concert.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
15 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Combined with the roller attachment that kneads bread more gently, this takes a considerable amount of stress off of the motor—which is probably one of the reasons why the Assistent has a 7-year warranty.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appétit,
11 Feb. 2025
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My answer is probably not, but certain aspects of your role might evolve.—
Morgan Smith,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The vile memes, violence, anti-Semitism, homophobia and anti-trans hate that were so commonplace in the Proud Boys were all really just a big joke — trolling, Rehl said.—
Will Carless,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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Survivor contestant Jonny Fairplay announced Saturday that his grandmother has died… really.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Definitely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitely. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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