as in certainly
without any question
that is definitely the kind of dog we're looking to adopt
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Recent Examples of definitely
And this kid definitely did the right thing.
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Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Going 2-for-2 with a double in the season opener definitely opened his eyes.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
This isn’t to say college athletes definitely don’t deserve to be compensated beyond the value of their scholarships.
—Andrew Urbaczewski, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
There is definitely some tension at the beginning of the season.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
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Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Going 2-for-2 with a double in the season opener definitely opened his eyes.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
This isn’t to say college athletes definitely don’t deserve to be compensated beyond the value of their scholarships.
—Andrew Urbaczewski, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
There is definitely some tension at the beginning of the season.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitely
Adverb
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Gonzales is certainly a name to watch in Charlotte’s quarterback battle, throwing for 6,682 yards, 51 touchdowns, and 22 interceptions spanning three years at Western Carolina.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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For families While the friendly staff and spacious rooms are certainly hospitable to families, the overall vibe takes its cues from the neighborhood–chic, cool, and largely for adults.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Their vile chants are surely loud enough to be heard from 25 feet away.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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If one door closes, another one will surely open, and that is what 000 reminds us.—
Olivia Munson,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Well, this sure beats the alternative for Texas Rangers fans.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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And sure, Rasputin’s ghost can be part of the dark fun, too.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Collaborate thoughtfully, and document next steps clearly.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Bauers clearly hit the base square in the middle, and the call was quickly overturned, leading to laughs from both managers, the Rays’ Kevin Cash and the Brewers’ Pat Murphy.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Adams, who did not answer my e-mails—an alpha move, no doubt—would probably have been proud.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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The pregnancy storyline this season is probably the most mature one the show’s had so far.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Best in the state, really, now that Name/Image/Likeness and the House ruling have helped suck the juice out of Air Force football under Troy Calhoun.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Charlotte Hornets found the wrong kind of déjà vu Sunday, losing a home game to the Boston Celtics that never really felt close.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Definitely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitely. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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