as in definitely
without any question
certainly, you can come to the party
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Recent Examples of certainly
The consequences of the AI boom are likely irreversible, and the future is certainly unknowable.
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Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2025
The addition of Mike Yastrzemski has certainly helped.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2025
The news was certainly a shock to many, with concerns stemming mostly from the unknown.
—Dana Reboe, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
Schedules and playoff formats will need to be adjusted but Benson certainly seems to think so.
—Vitas Carosella, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2025
The addition of Mike Yastrzemski has certainly helped.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2025
The news was certainly a shock to many, with concerns stemming mostly from the unknown.
—Dana Reboe, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
Schedules and playoff formats will need to be adjusted but Benson certainly seems to think so.
—Vitas Carosella, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Adverb
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On the other hand, Theo, whose downfall as a great architect definitely put a toll on his self-confidence, decides to build a huge, fancy house for his family.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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This latest Venice premiere is definitely a work of fragments, isolated scenes that amount to a fly-on-the-wall view of Lucius but are not meant to create a traditional narrative, or for the pieces to fit together as neatly as a jigsaw puzzle.—
Caryn James,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Some will surely be reminded of 2019’s Parasite, which of course turned Park’s good friend and occasional collaborator Bong Joon-ho into a household name.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
31 Aug. 2025
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Cilento, south of Salerno has abundant space and will surely reveal a number of outstanding wines over the coming years.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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And the experiment sure hasn’t helped California’s reading scores.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
24 Aug. 2025
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Between individual development and injuries, things can sure shift.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The heat is clearly on Murray to produce this season.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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That means ensuring major decisions—especially those involving taxpayer dollars—are shared publicly and clearly.—
Josh Bergeron,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Muchová, a former French Open finalist and two-time U.S. Open semifinalist, will be a major favorite but the crowd (probably a night one) will be rooting hard for Venus.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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The safest bet here is probably a close game early, as both of these teams have a lot to figure out after so much offseason roster -- and in Fresno State's case, coaching -- upheaval.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Find out what really goes on behind the cameras in this twisted domestic thriller.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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His thoughtful and heartfelt musicianship really stand out among the conductors of today, and his connection to the musicians can be heard in the music making.—
Melonee Hurt,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Certainly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certainly. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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