DECIDEDLY Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

decidedly

adverb

as in undoubtedly

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Recent Examples of decidedly That decidedly glitzy, monochromatic aesthetic sets this Royal Oak apart from others in the lineup. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 July 2026 Then again, some people are born rockstars … and some people are decidedly anything but. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026 Its curved lines and bright upholstery are decidedly modern, and it’s made with a steel frame finished in a warm wood transfer that withstands the rain and summer sun better than natural wood. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 July 2026 Brian Bannon, the chief librarian at the New York Public Library, told me that young-adult fiction is one of the library’s most popular offerings—including among decidedly not-young adults. — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 Meanwhile, Belgium surely was extra motivated by the decidedly rogue action. — Vahe Gregorian july 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026 But while Wildmen is decidedly not a Suite Life of Zack and Cody rewatch podcast, Sprouse and his cohost do wade into the past. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 7 July 2026 In Palm Beach, Worth Avenue feels decidedly glitzier than many of America’s other iconic main streets, striped with designer boutiques, upscale galleries, polished restaurants, and luxury hotels. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026 While interest in the tournament has been decidedly mixed among Americans (more on that later), the international diehards who traveled here have made their presence felt. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026

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Adverb

Oman undoubtedly has the weakest air defense of all of the GCC states, with its most advanced system being the NASAMS-2 medium-range air defense system.

— Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
The World Cup undoubtedly whipped up fans’ soccer fever, though Republic FC’s win over Rhode Island FC on Wednesday drew only a moderate-sized crowd by its standards.

— Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of undoubtedly

Adverb

Even with global unemployment at historically low levels, fewer than one in four workers strongly believe their job is safe from being eliminated, according to ADP Research.

— Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
The difference between these two measurements gives the exciton binding energy, a key quantity that determines how strongly the electron and hole remain bound together.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026

Definition of strongly

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Japan’s largest studio and dominant theatrical exhibitor — home of Godzilla and Seven Samurai — has also long been, like so much of corporate Japan, cautious, deliberate and resolutely domestic in its outlook.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026
On this resolutely French island, the interior showcases Italian classic modernism, with furniture by Molteni and a sculptural Minotti kitchen.

— Sarah Turner, Robb Report, 25 June 2026

Definition of resolutely

Adverb

Rat aside, the mental health of Cubs fans was almost always in question, thanks to a team that went from ridiculously good to unquestionably bad and then back to good again.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2026
Sheamus won almost every title there was to win and his career will unquestionably earn him a spot in the WWE Hall of Fame.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of unquestionably

Adverb

Because of climate, weather, acorn abundance (yes, really) and decisions about land use dating to colonial times, the bugs are indeed getting worse.

— Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
What really took so long was the officials deliberating over the nearest point of relief on the practice ground side.

— Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of really

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And while reusing first-stage rocket boosters (like the Super Heavy) is firmly within SpaceX’s wheelshouse, the company has never reused the upper stage of a rocket.

— Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Norway’s elite 6-foot-5 goal scorer raced with some of the best in the battle for the Golden Boot in the tournament, given to the player with the most goals, and his performance in DFW put his name firmly on the world stage.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

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