decisively

adverb

Definition of decisivelynext
as in clearly

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decisively
  1. clearly
  2. certainly
  3. surely
  4. assuredly
  5. definitely
  6. potentially
Adverb
  • Your boyfriend clearly does not know how to process his feelings, including the grief of losing a child.
    Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Oklahoma City Police Dept. / via Facebook Nguyen said that the incident is clearly an excessive use of force and that the officer should be terminated.
    Antonio Planas, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of clearly
Adverb
  • In the immediate aftermath of a major assassination, groups certainly can experience communications breakdowns, confusion, grief, and paranoia.
    Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Tems even earned a nomination for Best R&B Song, showing that R&B voters are certainly open to recognizing African music.
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of certainly
Adverb
  • Come Election Day, this female rage would surely smack Trump, a rapist, clear across the face.
    Pamela Paul, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • The central bank will surely aim for a tone of calm, apolitical decision-making in its communications.
    Axios, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • The man that will assuredly win the AL MVP has been a shadow of his former self at the plate going just 1-12 over three games with 1 walk and an abysmal 7 strikeouts.
    Maury Brown, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
  • The topic will assuredly be revisited again on the upcoming Modest Mouse album but will likely be shrouded in metaphors and colorful language that will require a few listens to sort out.
    Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of assuredly
Adverb
  • But such a widespread embrace is definitely a big win for her.
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Xbox fans should definitely look into getting the gorgeous Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma.
    Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of definitely
Adverb
  • Sign up Why is online sports betting potentially risky?
    Becca Stanek, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Election Day has arrived and thousands of people across the commonwealth will head to the polls Tuesday to vote in a potentially historic 2024 U.S. general election.
    Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of potentially
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