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
Cats can definitely provide affection, loyalty, and support.
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Mallory Arnold, Outside Online, 25 May 2025
Richter said the area has definitely seen its ups and downs since the fire.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 25 May 2025
There is definitely no better reunion than a she-wolf with her pack.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 25 May 2025
Dylan, not so much, but Ayden definitely has vivid memories of being on television.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 25 May 2025
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Mallory Arnold, Outside Online, 25 May 2025
Richter said the area has definitely seen its ups and downs since the fire.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 25 May 2025
There is definitely no better reunion than a she-wolf with her pack.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 25 May 2025
Dylan, not so much, but Ayden definitely has vivid memories of being on television.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitely
Adverb
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Nonetheless, investors should certainly be mindful of the inherent risks.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The pressure was certainly on for Maydon, 25, who helped rev up the crowd for the evening’s headlining acts: Peso Pluma and Shakira.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
Adverb
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For the Braves to make an eighth consecutive postseason appearance, Strider will surely need to have a big part in getting them there.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Judges might nullify the provision in new cases by setting bond at a token $1, but the administration surely would challenge that.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
Adverb
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Of course, that’s a conversation for the fall (though the weather in Minneapolis and Detroit this week sure feels like playoff weather).—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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And if anybody thinks things get easier now that the Celtics have been booted all the way to next season must have missed what the Pacers just did to the Cavaliers, whose regular season sure was better than Boston’s.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
20 May 2025
Adverb
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And our goal is clearly not to find a qualified and interested U.S. worker.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
3 June 2025
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Drawing the line between criticism and hate Jonathan, a Jewish young professional in Washington, D.C., said political leaders must more clearly condemn rhetoric that veers into incitement.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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Wickham says, over the past year, she's probably spent 200 hours planning.—
Mia Venkat,
NPR,
31 May 2025
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However, the end of the conversation was probably the headline – that Amodei refused to rule out AI becoming self-aware in key ways.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Adverb
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With the doors flung open and sun dappling the eclectic interiors, Ngoc Minh Ngo’s photos really convey the easy-breezy quality of summer life for the lucky family.—
Amy Astley,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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While mom, Linda Flynn-Fletcher, is off handling business, life for the kids really begins to get interesting.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
28 May 2025
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“Definitely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitely. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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