as in definitely
without any question
certainly, you can come to the party
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The Russian star, who is set to become a free agent in July, would like to return to the Penguins for a 21st and almost certainly final season.
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CBS News, 2 May 2026
This is certainly a positive day for those who are working or doing anything to boost their health.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Since that request was almost certainly denied, Matsui will either be joining the Padres or be released.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Grandma may be the queen of nonsensical sayings, but Dad is certainly the king of cheesy jokes.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
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CBS News, 2 May 2026
This is certainly a positive day for those who are working or doing anything to boost their health.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Since that request was almost certainly denied, Matsui will either be joining the Padres or be released.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Grandma may be the queen of nonsensical sayings, but Dad is certainly the king of cheesy jokes.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
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Netflix is definitely still hungry for its first Best Picture win, and Gerwig has not been the type to show any aversion to awards campaigns.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
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The Idea of You (2024) Ah, yes, the recent streaming hit that cast Annie as a single mom who falls in love with a young Über-famous pop star who is definitely not named Schmarry Schmiles.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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The most idealistic former President was surely Jimmy Carter, whose projects ranged from building housing for the poor to battling to eradicate guinea-worm disease in Africa.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Andrew Chismer made this point on our pages this week in a smart Opinion piece on the unconscionable snarls on Halsted Street near the city’s new casino, to which many future customers will surely drive.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Herbology may not have been Harry’s favorite subject, but the plants in the Harry Potter universe sure make for a cute sweater.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
1 May 2026
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The family sure knows how to clean up well for a group photo!—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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But the atmosphere at Grand Casino Arena was full of playoff tension, and it was clearly showcased on the ice.—
Theodore Tollefson,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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Kiana and her emotional support bestie burst The Valley’s aggressive elder millennial energy with an aura clearly curated by TikTok and Instagram.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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Philadelphia led 90-89 entering the fourth, and Game 2 had become exactly the kind of possession-by-possession fight the Knicks probably hoped to avoid against a wounded opponent.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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So we’re probably doomed to endless toxic feedback loops unless someone hits upon a brilliant fundamental redesign that manages to change those dynamics.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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Had a really nice fastball that got him through the backend of his start.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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But this is really a poor trend, an anti-Democratic trend for the country.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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“Certainly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certainly. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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