certainly

adverb

ˈsər-tᵊn-lē How to pronounce certainly (audio)
Definition of certainlynext
as in definitely
without any question certainly, you can come to the party

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Recent Examples of certainly Many of my eight women were not archetypal heroines, and this book certainly does not aim to be a hagiography. — Natalie Livingstone, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026 The resolution is certainly considerably better than any current head-up display, including Mercedes’ own, which features augmented reality elements. — James Riswick, ArsTechnica, 3 Nov. 2026 That’s certainly what the tech industry would like people to say. — Michael Gecan, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026 And Hailey Bieber certainly wasn't going to let the occasion pass without wowing onlookers in a runway-ready outfit. — Marci Robin, Allure, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for certainly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certainly
  1. definitely
  2. surely
  3. sure
  4. clearly
  5. probably
  6. really
Adverb
  • Lipa's Chanel couture suit and matching hat were definitely the stars of the show, so wearing her hair long and loose would have competed with the statement-making ensemble.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026
  • But when looking at the postcodes in our data, there’s definitely a pull to the west and southwest as a primary.
    — Elektra Kotsoni, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of definitely
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  • The House seems almost surely headed for a Democratic handover — the party needs to flip only three seats, and well over a dozen Republican seats are in polling trouble.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The Eilish cameo will surely outweigh all other highlights in the popular vote that is (for once, picture-less) social media.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • The heated pool isn’t a big draw in polar climes, but the hot tubs sure are, particularly after passengers take the polar plunge.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
  • And sure, sometimes that involves freezing his rear end off in a pumpkin patch.
    — Colin Fleming, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of sure
Adverb
  • Both camps are chasing an 11-member board majority, though a handful of candidates don’t align clearly with either side.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said Tehran had clearly communicated its demands.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of clearly
Adverb
  • So the theoretical maximum is 256 ESSMs rather than 64 missiles, although a practical loadout would probably mix missile types.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The overall answer probably won't surprise you, but the nitty-gritty details might.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of probably
Adverb
  • And yet 59% of the Hornets’ shots came from three-point range — this is a team that really never stops shooting them, for better or for worse.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Loves, cities, and musical genres may change, but that girl who felt left out has never really stopped writing.
    — Ilaria Perrotta, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026
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“Certainly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certainly. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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