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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitively
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 -
What was clearly invented as an internet-friendly aside quickly became a popular series unto its own—even though O’Brien’s attempt at engaging with a younger generation’s interest was loaded with scorn.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
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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Then, that certainly leaves him with limited options, if any.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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This season was amazing and definitely one to remember.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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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.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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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
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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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There will almost assuredly be a battle this summer between Wright and someone else for the job.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2025
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And in about a week, Hicks will almost assuredly be able to call himself a Major League Baseball player.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
19 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The upward move by gold could continue if two new investment bank research reports are correct, potentially lifting gold to third spot on the list of Australian commodity exports reviving memories of past gold booms which offset the effects of a wider economic downturn.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Many economists have raised similar concerns, saying the tariffs will raise costs and potentially spur a recession.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Definitively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitively. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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