as in definitely
without any question
certainly, you can come to the party
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Recent Examples of certainly
The consequences of the AI boom are likely irreversible, and the future is certainly unknowable.
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Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2025
The addition of Mike Yastrzemski has certainly helped.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2025
The news was certainly a shock to many, with concerns stemming mostly from the unknown.
—Dana Reboe, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
Schedules and playoff formats will need to be adjusted but Benson certainly seems to think so.
—Vitas Carosella, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2025
The addition of Mike Yastrzemski has certainly helped.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2025
The news was certainly a shock to many, with concerns stemming mostly from the unknown.
—Dana Reboe, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
Schedules and playoff formats will need to be adjusted but Benson certainly seems to think so.
—Vitas Carosella, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certainly
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One performer who definitely isn’t loving the trend, however, is Reneé Rapp.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
19 Aug. 2025
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The load times are definitely long, but the game handles beautifully, especially on a Switch 2 Pro pad.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The newest Netflix documentary will surely make viewers want to whip it good.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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And, surely, understanding how the Administration is using the National Guard in other places would help the judge with his fact-finding.—
Cristian Farias,
New Yorker,
19 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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After more than two weeks of the Dolphins practicing against each other, the intensity of Friday’s joint session northwest of Chicago could sure give them a jolt.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Aug. 2025
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Wait and see on Gunner Stockton If Gunner Stockton lights up Marshall in an opening romp, that’s sure better than the alternative for Georgia.—
Blake Toppmeyer,
USA TODAY,
31 July 2025
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Sauer and colleagues found in 2019 that the CD19 proteins were clearly visible with super-resolution microscopy.—
Katarina Zimmer,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Aug. 2025
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The heat is clearly on Murray to produce this season.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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This is the Pacheco that Chiefs fans know and love, although there were probably a few fans who held their breath after Pacheco hit the wall.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
23 Aug. 2025
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Think of the recent heat waves in places like the Pacific Northwest, where a lack of air conditioning probably contributed to the deaths of dozens of people in 2021, according to research conducted a few years later.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Find out what really goes on behind the cameras in this twisted domestic thriller.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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His thoughtful and heartfelt musicianship really stand out among the conductors of today, and his connection to the musicians can be heard in the music making.—
Melonee Hurt,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Certainly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certainly. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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