How to Use certainly in a Sentence

certainly

adverb

• The snake that bit her was almost certainly poisonous.
• The new version is most certainly easier to use.
• I'm certainly going to try.
• This year's festival was certainly much better than last year's.
• It will certainly rain tomorrow.
• Sometimes, the best trends are the ones that are here to stay through the decades, and belts are certainly no exception.
  — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 20 Jan. 2023
• Yet there is also most certainly something of a catharsis in this process for the Prince.
  — Victoria Murphy, Town & Country, 10 Jan. 2023
• Speaking of joy, the design of this planner certainly sparks plenty of it.
  — L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 9 Jan. 2023
• But certainly time off has helped with the injuries, with Aaliyah’s ankle and just everybody.
  — Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2023
• That’s certainly been true here in the U.S. and seemingly more so worldwide.
  — Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
• Her comedic costars were certainly not prepared for Moreno's risqué revelation.
  — Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 20 Jan. 2023
• But, certainly, the documents leave the vice president's office and have to be stored somewhere.
  — CBS News, 15 Jan. 2023
• This is something that certainly will weigh heavily on investigators in this case.
  — Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
• The good and bad times of life will happen anywhere, but the prospect of living in walking distance of your best friends certainly seems…well, maybe just a little bit utopian?
  — Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
• But though its price is certainly right, this 1.5-liter plastic model designed for cold brew was just too flimsily constructed to recommend.
  — Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
• Consider first that however restricted their views, the founders certainly raised expectations for many, and that was revolutionary in its own right.
  — Time, 10 Jan. 2023
• There was no internet, so there certainly weren’t platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and others.
  — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
• If the climb to the top doesn't take your breath away, the 360-degree views from the top certainly will.
  — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2024
• It’s certainly had some time in the sun in D2, as well.
  — Paul Tassi, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
• And also that there’s a levity to the scenes, and certainly to the one in the kitchen.
  — Kate Aurthur, Variety, 2 Aug. 2023
• The fairly linear melody at the start of the first verse certainly captures the vibe.
  — Tom Roland, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2024
• That said, more rain certainly looks to be in the forecast.
  — Mike Snider, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Aug. 2024
• But without a doubt this was certainly a very large and rare catch for the specie.
  — Jim Gronaw, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2023
• Prayer groups are certainly one way to help break the addict mind-set.
  — Courtland Milloy, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2023
• The two certainly are on par, from a salary standpoint.
  — Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
• And, if all of the above weren’t enough to lure you in, then the food and drink scene — famous for its mezcal and moles — certainly will.
  — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2023
• Halle certainly knows how to make a statement on the red carpet.
  — Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2023
• Safe to say, this certainly feels like Rae’s season to shine.
  — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 July 2023
• Among the red carpet stars that shined this year, Amal Clooney certainly held her own.
  — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2023
• And the apple certainly doesn’t fall too far from the tree in their family.
  — Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 30 Nov. 2023

Last Updated: 8 Jan 2025