conclusively

adverb

Definition of conclusivelynext
as in definitely

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Recent Examples of conclusively However, replays have never conclusively settled whether the ball fully crossed the line. — Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 June 2026 Its cause was ⁠never conclusively established. — CNN Money, 29 May 2026 However, over time astronomers conclusively showed that this event was indeed real and originated in a distant galaxy. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 26 June 2026 Consciousness is uniquely and notoriously challenging to define, much less to conclusively affirm or disprove the presence of. — Rob Toews, Forbes.com, 22 June 2026 Don't lab studies conclusively prove the bio-insecticidal toxicity of marigolds? — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 6 July 2026 The team is still conducting experiments to conclusively identify the green material, but the fragments strongly resemble malachite. — ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026 While Robinson's defense played up the fact the ATF was unable to conclusively match the bullet that killed Kirk to the Mauser, analysts couldn't rule it out either. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026 Last week, The New York Times reported that emails conclusively show that the Department of Homeland Security decided to end TPS for Haitians before DHS heard from the State Department about whether conditions in Haiti had changed sufficiently. — Leah Litman, The Atlantic, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusively
  1. definitely
  2. broadly
  3. widely
  4. extensively
  5. perfectly
  6. generally
Adverb
  • Cain pointed out that having the president of the United States greasing the wheels definitely helped speed things along.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • It’s also led by arguably (but definitely, in my opinion) the best player to ever play the sport, Lionel Messi.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of definitely
Adverb
  • Given Central City’s post-pandemic troubles, amid a boom in dance music across culture more broadly, Origin’s founders hope the scene can do it again.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • While the stocks outlined in Tuesday's note were broadly European firms, the authors stressed that the HALO trade was an international trend.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 8 July 2026
Definition of broadly
Adverb
  • There was another controversy over the skull-and-crossbones tattoo, which is widely recognized as a Nazi symbol, on his chest.
    — Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • The post also included a sweet selfie with her two younger sons, with Mateo smiling widely and Ciro making a silly face for the camera.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
Definition of widely
Adverb
  • Routine childhood vaccines have been extensively studied in hundreds of large studies, are considered safe, and continue to be strongly recommended by major medical groups.
    — Kayna Whitworth, ABC News, 8 July 2026
  • Boeing developed the platform from the commercial 737 Next Generation airliner before extensively modifying it for military operations.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
Definition of extensively
Adverb
  • The crafty 10th-seeded Czech, whose slices and volleys are perfectly suited to Wimbledon’s low-bouncing surface, carries a medicine cabinet’s worth of remedies to prove that the All England Club’s famous lawns can be a real irritant.
    — Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Obama perfectly captured the moral realism that was so prevalent among Cold War liberals.
    — David Brooks, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Definition of perfectly
Adverb
  • Other brands, such as luxury lines, generally bundle gratuities into their fares and allocate them internally to crew.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • The bacteria are found naturally in freshwater but amounts generally don't lead to disease.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 July 2026
Definition of generally

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“Conclusively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusively. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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