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as in undoubtedly
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Recent Examples of decidedly
Even if all mathematicians agreed with Litt’s decidedly utopian take on this thought experiment, the current situation is far from that lofty ideal—as evidenced by First Proof’s first round.
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Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026
That path made for a decidedly different feel at Galen Center on Sunday, as the team traded the huge selection show celebration from last season for a more intimate, subdued set-up in a small room.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The challenges certainly will be there, with the Heat decidedly having shifted from the soft spots of their schedule, the next six against the Hornets, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs and then a pair against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
The Lakers guard stepped to the line for only two free throws — decidedly not enough to tie the game.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
The big drawback is the fact that the machine is obtrusive, awkward, and decidedly unsexy.
—Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
Pfeiffer stars opposite Kurt Russell as her husband Preston, who is decidedly more comfortable in nature.
—William Earl, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
Set in a nondescript but decidedly Wyoming-esque small town, Reminders of Him is a 114-minute speedrun through family trauma, grief, and the carceral state.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2026
Although the decidedly Virginia flavors and local ingredients impress all on their own, the atmosphere is really what sets the meal apart.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026
That path made for a decidedly different feel at Galen Center on Sunday, as the team traded the huge selection show celebration from last season for a more intimate, subdued set-up in a small room.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The challenges certainly will be there, with the Heat decidedly having shifted from the soft spots of their schedule, the next six against the Hornets, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs and then a pair against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
The Lakers guard stepped to the line for only two free throws — decidedly not enough to tie the game.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
The big drawback is the fact that the machine is obtrusive, awkward, and decidedly unsexy.
—Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
Pfeiffer stars opposite Kurt Russell as her husband Preston, who is decidedly more comfortable in nature.
—William Earl, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
Set in a nondescript but decidedly Wyoming-esque small town, Reminders of Him is a 114-minute speedrun through family trauma, grief, and the carceral state.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2026
Although the decidedly Virginia flavors and local ingredients impress all on their own, the atmosphere is really what sets the meal apart.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decidedly
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These scenarios played out again and again, undoubtedly hundreds of thousands of times.—
Barbara Byer,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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Contemporary romantic comedies undoubtedly reflect our times back to us, and can do so with greater inclusivity and intersectional awareness than a historically accurate Austen adaptation ever could, to be sure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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The resolution is strongly worded but also filled with caveats — noting that the district will comply with contracting and procurement laws.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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While Lamont and gun safety advocates strongly favor the bill, supporters of the Second Amendment are pushing back.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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The most eye-catching part, however, is definitely a large flower made of fabric that sprouts out of the shoulder.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
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Coming off the bench for Leo and stepping onto the court on the big stage at state, Elon Henderson definitely felt some nerves.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Although most of the towns and villages around them are under de-facto Hezbollah control, Qlayaa — like other Christian, Sunni Muslim and Druze communities dotting the bucolic hills of Lebanon’s south — had taken a resolutely neutral position.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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China's President Xi Jinping on Saturday said political loyalty in the military must be ensured and called for resolutely pushing forward the fight against corruption as a military purge widened.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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His constant mention of his hometown roots was unquestionably the biggest declaration of love in the 90-minute special.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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In fact, throughout the first 15 minutes, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City were unquestionably on top.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Though his injuries were severe, the sailors watched in wonder as the cat determinedly licked his wounds, then got back to work destroying the rats threatening the ship’s food stores.—
Anne Ewbank,
Popular Science,
18 Feb. 2026
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Carreras scored the crucial opening goal, determinedly driving into the box and finishing in an individual flourish that unlocked the match in the 65th minute.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Some runways really have that brain chemistry-altering power, and the spectacle that Marc Jacobs created for the Louis Vuitton fall 2012 show is one such example.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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Everybody's worried about dresses and tuxes right now, but things will really get good when the Academy Awards show starts.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Like in 2025, the Longhorns enter Sunday's NCAA Tournament selection announcement firmly on the bubble after finishing the regular season with a mediocre record highlighted by a few high-profile wins.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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For example, the European Union now accounts for 21% of global generative AI research publications, placing it firmly in the world’s top tier of AI science.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Decidedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decidedly. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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