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
While Rare Beauty has already dabbled with a luminous powder blush and a cream blush, this Bouncy Blush is definitely the first of its kind.
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Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 28 Mar. 2025
The phrase one size fits all definitely doesn’t apply to even the best bras.
—Bianca London, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025
Maybe, but definitely not this performance by one of the most exciting bands from Chicago in a minute.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The musical definitely shines a humorous spotlight on the pressure kids are under to excel.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
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Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 28 Mar. 2025
The phrase one size fits all definitely doesn’t apply to even the best bras.
—Bianca London, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025
Maybe, but definitely not this performance by one of the most exciting bands from Chicago in a minute.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The musical definitely shines a humorous spotlight on the pressure kids are under to excel.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitely
Adverb
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This is certainly a time for more brutal sounds and sentiments.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
30 Mar. 2025
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And certainly, there were no -- there was no impact on this operation.—
Isabel Danzis,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Alcantara would surely net the Marlins a massive haul if he is dealt.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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Even if the limits change, the number of utilities that report finding PFAS will surely grow as the EPA collects more test results through next year.—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Jokes aside, this Phillies team sure looks to have a higher ceiling than the one that fell two wins shy of the championship.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Missouri had lost four of its last five entering the tournament, and the Tigers sure looked like a slumping team in the first half.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Timothy is clearly trying to reconcile himself with all the suicidal thoughts he’s been having.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Send Out Invitations Plans should be clearly established well ahead of time.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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On Tuesday, a U.S. federal judge ruled that the dismantling of USAID probably violated the U.S. Constitution and blocked further cuts, but stopped short of reversing firings or fully resurrecting the agency.—
David Rising and Aniruddha Ghosal,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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Oh, for sure, my parents probably immediately, but my whole family is involved in music for the most part.—
Stefan Stevenson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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But, learning that government officials are conducting sensitive communications on personal devices has driven media outlets around the world — and likely adversaries as well — to look into just how big the problem really is.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Plus, combining this with other simple tips like emptying the Trash and transferring files to external storage can really help keep your Mac running smoothly.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Definitely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitely. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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