certainly not

phrase

: not at all

"Did I offend you?" "Oh, certainly not."

Examples of certainly not in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Last but certainly not least, there’s the focus on communicating local relevancy as a differentiator without weakening brand equity and DNA. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

But these commitments did not change other countries’ behavior—certainly not China’s. — David S. Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026

Success is not a given, and athletes are certainly not the first wealthy individuals to be surprised that their talent in one field does not always translate to the hyper-specialized work of making movies and TV shows. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2026

The homes of most other celebrities aren’t thronged by adoring fans, certainly not half a century after their deaths. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for certainly not

• immunoblot
• aeronaut
• aforethought
• afterthought
• apricot
• argonaut
• astronaut
• camelot
• coffeepot
• concordat
• cosmonaut
• entrepot