as in definitely
without any question
certainly, you can come to the party
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There were certainly times when Liverpool threatened — under Evans, under Gerard Houllier, under Rafa Benitez, even challenging for the Premier League title under Brendan Rodgers in the season Ferguson wrote those words (finishing second, two points behind Manchester City).
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Oliver Kay, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
None of this is new information to anyone paying even a little bit of attention, and the filmmakers are certainly aware of the political reality the movie is being released in (even if the situation wasn’t quite so dire during production).
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
That has certainly contributed to the apparent increase in ASD prevalence overall.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
And if that's not enough, a hefty $650 discount certainly is.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
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Oliver Kay, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
None of this is new information to anyone paying even a little bit of attention, and the filmmakers are certainly aware of the political reality the movie is being released in (even if the situation wasn’t quite so dire during production).
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
That has certainly contributed to the apparent increase in ASD prevalence overall.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
And if that's not enough, a hefty $650 discount certainly is.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
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Watching that film with the context of this series definitely helps make Cassian's entire story feel complete.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
21 Apr. 2025
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While history is definitely a hallmark of this quaint riverfront community, it is also known for gorgeous state parks and outdoor attractions, a lively arts and culture scene, and excellent local downtown shopping.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
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These reefs may lack legal protections now, Hovland argued to his superiors, but once the public learned about them, regulations would surely follow.—
Christian Elliott,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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And Ipswich’s relegation will surely be confirmed on Saturday away at Newcastle United.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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There’s no telling if ARC will for sure be a hit or if Marathon will for sure be a failure.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Lest anyone think that this is not a deliberate homage to the legend of rock pyromaniac Jerry Lee Lewis, the singer let out what sure sounded like a couple of wildcat Jerry Lee trills.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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To have to go to the Supreme Court to get what Congress clearly provided is very frustrating.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Yes, the Knicks’ defensive pressure has clearly bothered him.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2025
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Mary Oliver is probably my favorite among many people.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
25 Apr. 2025
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Someone with white roots and what stylists call level four or five (i.e. very dark) hair is probably not a good candidate, Hurdle acknowledges.—
Lindsy Van Gelder,
Allure,
25 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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To empower [children] in that way is really important.—
Ellen Sturm Niz,
Parents,
22 Apr. 2025
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Should OpenAI really launch a social-media website or hardware device, this lineage will become explicit.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Certainly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certainly. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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