as in certainly
without any question
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Recent Examples of definitely
And the fans might get a chance to see you up close and personal, but the record store is definitely the spot for that.
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Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
This will definitely be a part of my Saturday morning rotation.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
Along comes host number two, an ant, who definitely gets the raw deal.
—New Atlas, 12 Apr. 2025
Newsom’s comments definitely embody that superiority complex that can sometimes shine in the Golden State.
—Tom Philp, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2025
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Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
This will definitely be a part of my Saturday morning rotation.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
Along comes host number two, an ant, who definitely gets the raw deal.
—New Atlas, 12 Apr. 2025
Newsom’s comments definitely embody that superiority complex that can sometimes shine in the Golden State.
—Tom Philp, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitely
Adverb
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While Robby and the rest of the emergency room day shift team has certainly earned time off, that leaves the rest of us with a Pitt-sized hole on our TVs (and in our hearts).—
Annabel Gutterman,
Time,
11 Apr. 2025
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Otherwise, this unit will cause major issues for a team that has a lot going for it and could certainly make a run to October.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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But the potential credibility risks, while still extant, would surely be lower than with any deployment of land forces.—
Andrew Carey,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Berta’s vision for his new club surely features the Premier League trophy.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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That sure seems like the king of all tells that the Wild aren’t going to wait for Buium to be an injury replacement or series momentum-shifter out of the bullpen a game or two in.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Get a first look at Feldman’s character below — Pete sure is happy about Kyle’s visit!—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
17 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Roach is, clearly, among fashion’s most powerful pedagogues.—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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Harvard’s refusal to comply with numerous demands from the U.S. Government reveals a fundamental principle too often forgotten in leadership circles: organizational integrity requires the courage of its leaders to clearly draw boundaries and defend them unequivocally.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Honestly, the matzo balls are probably going to be better.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Mini Countryman's biggest problem is probably the Hyundai Kona EV, which not only goes a lot further on a single charge but also has a starting price that's more than $12,000 cheaper, albeit with about 100 hp (75 kW) less to play with.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Drinking more water really is key to glowing skin, an extra few hours of sleep does more… Accessorize Pearl Jam Pearls are back, as one look at the Paris runways will attest.—
Michael Odell,
Air Mail,
10 Apr. 2025
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In Season 4, the challenges don’t quite stack up, and there’s a reluctance on the creators’ part to really sink their teeth into the whirlwind of producing late-night TV.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Definitely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitely. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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