as in definitely
without any question
certainly, you can come to the party
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Recent Examples of certainly
Numbers like that certainly represent a risk.
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Jeran Wittenstein, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Yeah, Maine is certainly a big focus.
—NBC news, 7 June 2026
There’s a psychological density here that just isn’t in other songs, and certainly not in pop songs.
—Ahmir “questlove” Thompson, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026
That’s certainly what led Caligiuri to become an ambassador and tireless advocate for the UPSL.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
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Jeran Wittenstein, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Yeah, Maine is certainly a big focus.
—NBC news, 7 June 2026
There’s a psychological density here that just isn’t in other songs, and certainly not in pop songs.
—Ahmir “questlove” Thompson, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026
That’s certainly what led Caligiuri to become an ambassador and tireless advocate for the UPSL.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certainly
Adverb
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Celebrities dress to impress at Cannes, and Dern’s outfit at this year’s film festival definitely hit the mark.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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In between those two events, this rising pop star from New Zealand — boasting a sound that would definitely appeal to fans of Lorde — sat down with me for interview in the media room at BottleRock.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
29 May 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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While the station lacked the grandeur of its predecessors, the rats could sure scuttle in conveniently.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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And the Phillies, who are 19-8 since beginning the season 9-19, sure seem like a team the Padres will be battling for a playoff spot.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 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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“Certainly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certainly. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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