as in definitely
without any question
certainly, you can come to the party
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The Jayhawks certainly made things difficult on BYU’s superstar prospect Dybantsa and scored 15 points off turnovers.
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Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 Feb. 2026
The sheriff’s office certainly knew that an enormous marijuana black market — orders of magnitude larger than its aboveboard counterpart — still thrived in California, despite legalization or maybe because of it.
—Scott Eden, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
Casseroles may not be unique to the South, but the region has certainly put its own spin on the dish.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
That is almost certainly true, and at the same time not the whole story.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
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Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 Feb. 2026
The sheriff’s office certainly knew that an enormous marijuana black market — orders of magnitude larger than its aboveboard counterpart — still thrived in California, despite legalization or maybe because of it.
—Scott Eden, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
Casseroles may not be unique to the South, but the region has certainly put its own spin on the dish.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
That is almost certainly true, and at the same time not the whole story.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certainly
Adverb
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And the result is definitely something to behold.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Jan. 2026
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Swift has, however, hinted that her guest list will be quite large, and that one of her famous friends will almost definitely perform at the reception.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
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Mahan’s path to Sacramento surely would be paved with stories of this city, from shutting down the infamous homeless encampment at Columbus Park to restoring the city’s reputation as one of the safest big cities in America.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
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After all, surely the city’s daily newspaper covered a gracious visit by Hollywood royalty.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Benedict’s obsession with the fantasy of his Lady in Silver begins to give way to the reality of Sophie the maid (who may not know how to dance, but sure as heck knows way more than any other maid he’s ever met), and the pair begin to fall in serious love.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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Regardless of the reason, the reluctance to approve of hunting for food but not trapping for fur sure seems arbitrary to me.—
Skye Goode,
Outdoor Life,
29 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Harper says the contract should clearly state the mover’s liability for your belongings, pickup and delivery dates and all payment terms.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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During past outbreaks, though, health authorities at local, state, and federal levels have given that same advice—vaccinate, now—loudly, clearly, and persistently.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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Some are strong sellers that are being made available at sizeable discounts, while others are older medications, have inexpensive generic alternatives or are being offered at prices that are probably comparable to what drugmakers receive from insurers.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Most are passionate about food and/or art, probably the two leading draws for anyone visiting San Miguel.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Chappell Roan always makes a statement on the red carpet, but this is really something else.—
Pamela Vázquez,
Glamour,
2 Feb. 2026
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He's really trimmed the fat from a lot of his game.—
Scott Fowler The Charlotte Observer,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Certainly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certainly. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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