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
Der Rose 4-Pack Artificial Potted Plants Greenery can definitely add a thoughtful touch to any home, but not everyone has a green thumb.
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Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
So Rick Devens is definitely another one.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
It’s definitely happened to me a few times.
—Farnoosh Torabi, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
But according to a lawsuit filed in Manhattan Supreme Court on Monday, there’s definitely someone still living there.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 20 Feb. 2026
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Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
So Rick Devens is definitely another one.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
It’s definitely happened to me a few times.
—Farnoosh Torabi, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
But according to a lawsuit filed in Manhattan Supreme Court on Monday, there’s definitely someone still living there.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitely
Adverb
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There will almost certainly be more of these moments this week, as some of the biggest names in AI take to the stage at the AI Impact Summit in India.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Sweating the outcome, certainly – and actually, literally sweating.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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The summer season will surely attract more families with young kids, but unlike other New England coastal destinations, the main draw in Mystic is not the beach—though there are a few solid options for sun and sand nearby.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Self-defense items such as mace, kitty claws, or brass knuckles will be detected and surely require additional screening.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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And sure, gathering enough of those players on one roster would mean dominating the MAC.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Wrestling with heartbreak and critics who didn’t understand him, and trying to find his place in a post-Sixties Watergate America, culminated in eight brilliant songs that hardcore Young fans love to endlessly talk about — more than Young sure ever did.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2026
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What’s more, the silhouette clearly strikes a nostalgic chord, too.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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The crowd — representing a wide range of backgrounds and languages — clapped along and filmed on their phones, clearly enjoying it.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
19 Feb. 2026
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Thursday night probably won’t be one of those talked about on the Trojans’ tournament resume.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Since the last Bluey episode (for now at least) aired, most families with young kids have probably watched the Bluey canon at least a dozen times through.—
Miranda Rake,
Parents,
19 Feb. 2026
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With the growing impact of digital, those of us who still want our news printed on paper really appreciate the delivery teams.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2026
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Ice is commonly prescribed to fix dull blades, but do ice cubes really sharpen them?—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Definitely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitely. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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