CONCLUSIVELY Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

conclusively

adverb

Definition of conclusively

as in definitely

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Recent Examples of conclusively To be sure, scientists have not yet conclusively established that humanity’s burning of fossil fuels is increasing or intensifying El Niño. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 About the latter the seamlessly professional staff stays conclusively mum, but know that there have been plenty here. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 Determining conclusively whether life actually took hold will require bringing such rocks back to laboratories on Earth. — Ashwin R. Vasavada, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 Deputies said forensic testing conclusively identified Oxendine as the suspect. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 The defense conclusively finished off a win, checking off one of the most important boxes of August with a Sharpie. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Astronomers have caught glimpses of this elusive phenomenon before, but not conclusively. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026 The main concern was around whether vapors were rising up through the soils, which tests conclusively disputed, Solomon said. — Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026 On Monday, the country’s parliament overwhelmingly voted for a landmark bill aimed at conclusively ending more than 40 years of conflict with its substantial Kurdish ethnic minority. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusively

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Those inside the club are definitely not blind to the reality.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
And yes, choosing a launch provider that hasn’t proven consistent success yet is definitely a risk.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of definitely

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Yet, in the AIC, the collapse of an overfeeding white dwarf continues in a broadly similar way to the collapse of a massive star that creates a neutron star.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026
That could continue under the PCSA, depending on how broadly courts are willing to defer to congressional authority.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of broadly

Adverb

An odd message for programs built for communication, used widely in writing and publishing.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
Alan Turing, a British mathematician widely regarded as one of the earliest authorities on artificial intelligence, predicted in 1951 that AI would eventually take control from humans.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of widely

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Rafael said the weapon has been used extensively during long-range operations from Israeli F-15 and F-16 aircraft.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
The collection has since been pulled extensively by stylists for magazine covers and red-carpet appearances, giving its relatively small body of work an unusually long afterlife.

— Luke Leitch, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of extensively

Adverb

In some ways Bartlow mirrors the choice of some fine dining chefs in Spain to trade perfectly plated still lifes for deep, homey flavors that cover every inch of the table.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Why do some humorous attempts land perfectly while others fail?

— Norbert Schwarz, Harvard Business Review, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of perfectly

Adverb

Many tech leaders generally say their goal is to develop the technology in ways that promote safety, address legal liability, feed economic growth, advance science and preserve national security.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
Potential Risks of Drinking Green Tea Green tea is generally considered safe and healthy when consumed in normal amounts, such as a few cups a day.

— Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 15 Sep. 2026

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