conclusively

adverb

Definition of conclusivelynext
as in definitely

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Recent Examples of conclusively Plausible deniability is the ability of a person or organization to deny knowledge of, responsibility for or involvement in a controversial action in a manner that cannot be conclusively disproved. — Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026 The discoveries will undergo further study, though officials did not report finding any artifacts conclusively linked to Earhart's missing aircraft. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 By his account, the graph conclusively showed that the war with Iran was behind the rise in diesel prices, not Ukraine’s refinery strikes. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2026 New York City police security camera footage released by the department last week shows some of the encounter but doesn’t conclusively show how the shooting happened. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 Studies have not conclusively shown, however, whether continuing a business within the family is clearly better or worse for its bottom line than having outsiders manage it. — Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026 The Indiana effort soon flamed out conclusively; a bloc of Republicans in the state Senate voted it down, holding firm even amid bomb threats and swatting attacks. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026 The solar panels and their connected components were not conclusively found to be the cause of the fire, but the investigation could not rule them out. — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 Not because one September game tells us conclusively whether Florida hired the right coach or Auburn hired the wrong one. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusively
  1. definitely
  2. broadly
  3. widely
  4. extensively
  5. perfectly
  6. generally
Adverb
  • Halloween candy hasn’t even been handed out yet, but Hilary Duff is definitely in a Christmas mood already.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Nolan will, most definitely, be in the running for best director once again, while the likes of Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Samantha Morton, and Robert Pattinson are jostling for position in the various acting races.
    — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of definitely
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  • Mamdani's speech reflects the growing embrace of socialism among Democrats and young people more broadly.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The two sides have clashed mightily over data centers, which are broadly unpopular with the public and which the No campaign says could make a bid for the streamlined permitting process, something the Yes side strenuously denies.
    — Andrew Graham October 27, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of broadly
Adverb
  • In the 1940s, when antibiotics had become widely available, doctors started curing plague cases with the drugs.
    — Faye Flam, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Xi, who removed presidential term limits in 2018, is widely expected to be confirmed as party leader for the next term in the fall of 2027.
    — KANIS LEUNG, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of widely
Adverb
  • The original downtown office is a three-story building that was extensively renovated in 2018.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The history isn’t covered extensively, but the Babe Ruth tour comes up right away.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of extensively
Adverb
  • Smith-Njigba positioned his body perfectly for the catch at the goal line.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Pembrolizumab perfectly complements this bounty hunter approach.
    — Mike McRae October 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of perfectly
Adverb
  • Consumers have generally soured on an economy weighed down by more expensive gas, groceries, and clothing, among other items.
    — Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Storing heat between peaks Unlike solar and wind installations, conventional nuclear power plants are generally designed to produce electricity continuously.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of generally

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“Conclusively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusively. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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