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
There is definitely some interest on both sides.
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Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
So, last year Steve Bannon, among others, claimed that Trump would definitely get a third term, despite the 22nd Amendment making that impossible.
—Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Fans flocked to the shade, cooling tents, and grabbed the water, but the heat was definitely on their minds.
—Dan Snyder, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Keeping clothing and linens washed, clean, and folded is definitely not one of my favorite chores.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
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Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
So, last year Steve Bannon, among others, claimed that Trump would definitely get a third term, despite the 22nd Amendment making that impossible.
—Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Fans flocked to the shade, cooling tents, and grabbed the water, but the heat was definitely on their minds.
—Dan Snyder, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Keeping clothing and linens washed, clean, and folded is definitely not one of my favorite chores.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitely
Adverb
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The price tag is certainly higher than most sandals on this list, but the handmade construction and all-day comfort help justify the investment.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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That’s certainly true, in the sense that entanglements among ancient, telepathic beings play out on a time scale us humans struggle to comprehend.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
7 June 2026
Adverb
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Minneapolis in 2026 feels like an ideal launching pad for this musical, as its focus upon nurturing community and welcoming new immigrants will surely resonate with local audiences.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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Bigger assignments surely await him.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
7 June 2026
Adverb
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Buddy Dyer sure believes so, based on this community’s immediate and instinctive response.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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For a sweet family show, Little House sure got heavy sometimes.—
Kelly Martinez,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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The whole episode is a reminder to product designers everywhere that users can be extremely sensitive to the seemingly smallest changes — and Spotify clearly had not anticipated that a teeny-tiny disco ball drop would prove to be unpopular.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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In the video, which has been viewed by NBC News, the car can be seen clearly coming to a stop.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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That’s probably the biggest takeaway from Thursday’s interaction.—
Nick Harris
June 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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Sudden cuts tend to backfire, leaving you with the very symptoms fatigue, headaches, irritability that probably sent you reaching for caffeine in the first place.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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Narvaez is the best defensive catcher of the bunch and has been great against lefties, but Wong has seen his playing time really dry up.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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Finding the police at our place, then, wasn’t really a surprise, and my pulse returned to its usual rhythm, oddly calmed by the fact that the dread had finally left my heart.—
Andrea Bajani,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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“Definitely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitely. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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