1
: without any question : truly, undeniably
—often used interjectionally to express irony or disbelief or surprise
2
: in reality
3
: all things considered : as a matter of fact
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Examples of indeed in a Sentence
I know that you can indeed do better than that.
that is not merely a reason, but is indeed the entire point
Recent Examples on the Web
Hell of a Summer indeed suffers from not having enough coverage, scenes not being properly lit and an editing style that has a tendency to undercut the jokes.
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Jourdain Searles, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Sep. 2023
There are indeed two horses in the back, brought by the local cowboy collective Broken Arrow Riding Club, ready to be petted on their muzzles by fawning kids.
—Julianne Escobedo Shepherd, Pitchfork, 18 Sep. 2023
The Supreme Court did indeed strike down those districts in June.
—Matt Ford, The New Republic, 6 Sep. 2023
Wide receiver Keenan Allen, who is entering his 11th season, said Herbert indeed has been more vocal and comfortable this summer — at the line of scrimmage, in the huddle and on the sidelines.
—Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2023
When the studio released the first trailer in late July, a version of his character Kang did indeed appear.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2023
One paper, published last month in the Journal of Wildlife Diseases, confirms moose are indeed eating snails and slugs.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Sep. 2023
Flying unlicensed is indeed verboten, save for the FAA’s Part 103 Ultralight category, which is where a half dozen eVTOL makers have identified space in which to maneuver.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2023
Nationwide, there has indeed been a small uptick in new hospital admissions from the all-time lows earlier this summer.
—Christina Prignano, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2023
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Jourdain Searles, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Sep. 2023
There are indeed two horses in the back, brought by the local cowboy collective Broken Arrow Riding Club, ready to be petted on their muzzles by fawning kids.
—Julianne Escobedo Shepherd, Pitchfork, 18 Sep. 2023
The Supreme Court did indeed strike down those districts in June.
—Matt Ford, The New Republic, 6 Sep. 2023
Wide receiver Keenan Allen, who is entering his 11th season, said Herbert indeed has been more vocal and comfortable this summer — at the line of scrimmage, in the huddle and on the sidelines.
—Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2023
When the studio released the first trailer in late July, a version of his character Kang did indeed appear.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2023
One paper, published last month in the Journal of Wildlife Diseases, confirms moose are indeed eating snails and slugs.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Sep. 2023
Flying unlicensed is indeed verboten, save for the FAA’s Part 103 Ultralight category, which is where a half dozen eVTOL makers have identified space in which to maneuver.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2023
Nationwide, there has indeed been a small uptick in new hospital admissions from the all-time lows earlier this summer.
—Christina Prignano, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of indeed was
in the 14th century
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“Indeed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indeed. Accessed 24 Sep. 2023.
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