undoubtedly

adverb

Definition of undoubtedlynext
as in certainly
without any question we will undoubtedly have to do some editing of our home video

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undoubtedly
  1. certainly
  2. definitely
  3. surely
  4. sure
  5. probably
  6. clearly
  7. likely
Adverb
  • But as recipes like Lobster Mac and Cheese Casserole and Macaroni and Cheese with Cashew Cream and Broccoli prove, kids at heart (aka adults like us) can—and should—certainly enjoy mac meals, too.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The potential differences, even after trades, almost certainly will not be large enough to sway Sasaki.
    Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of certainly
Adverb
  • And definitely take advantage of Hotel Ranga’s Northern Lights wake-up call.
    Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
  • The coffee definitely tasted on the darker side of a medium with tasting notes of grape, red apple, and roasted almonds.
    Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of definitely
Adverb
  • While Otter surely filled his dance card for years, choosing whom to dance with proved very challenging.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Additionally, the second part of Wicked, now subtitled, For Good, is set to hit theaters on Nov. 21, which will surely mean another global press tour.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • If the character isn't based on Baldoni, there sure are a lot of coincidences.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Stephen Schwartz’s songs sure do soar in this film, and golly, a 100-piece orchestra is beyond joyous.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of sure
Adverb
  • Antar said that with the granite base, the sculpture probably weighs closer to 90 pounds.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The rest of us will probably have to keep our phone chargers for now.
    Allison Johnson, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of probably
Adverb
  • Over the coming months, Grads of Life will be releasing a series of resources for employers navigating the shift to skills-first — so here’s an initial preview: Defining the Change: Start by clearly articulating the rationale behind the shift to skills-first.
    Ebony D. Thomas, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • One of the things that the world has learned so clearly about decarbonization is that there is no social license for decarbonization pathways that put upward pressure on consumer prices.
    Justine Calma, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of clearly
Adverb
  • But Biden leaves office on Jan. 20, and the recovery effort will likely sprawl for years to come.
    Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
  • PayPal customers have likely already seen some of these fraud detection technologies in action, such as the fraud reminder notifications and advice that come part-and-parcel with global invoice and peer-to-peer money requests.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of likely
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