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as in undoubtedly
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as in strongly
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Recent Examples of decidedly
While Debi’s feels almost cavernous with its brick-laden ground floor space, Tandem is decidedly more modern, with large windows overlooking the street and a polished cocktail menu.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
This decidedly was not along party lines.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
Finally, the two were caught in a car together with Chalamet and Kylie Jenner for a decidedly stellar double date.
—Alessia Amorosini, Vanity Fair, 4 June 2026
The family was politically active and decidedly left-leaning, campaigning vigorously against the rule of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, and then, following the Islamic Revolution, against that of the Ayatollah Khomeini.
—News Desk, Artforum, 4 June 2026
Thirty blocks or so downtown at the Sony Room on the border of Times Square, Reid was the last person to make it to his own after-party, decidedly himself and not Lestat with his hair in a half-pony and his shirt on.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 3 June 2026
The choices are endless and will add texture, while also changing the flavor profile of a basic chocolate brownie to a decidedly homemade one.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Shortstop is a young man’s position, however, and Simmons is decidedly no longer a young man.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 1 June 2026
The shifting is effortless and precise, the steering intuitively responsive, and the grip decidedly reassuring, as is the overall handling, a pleasant surprise for a car that pushes the lightweighting boundaries.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
This decidedly was not along party lines.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
Finally, the two were caught in a car together with Chalamet and Kylie Jenner for a decidedly stellar double date.
—Alessia Amorosini, Vanity Fair, 4 June 2026
The family was politically active and decidedly left-leaning, campaigning vigorously against the rule of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, and then, following the Islamic Revolution, against that of the Ayatollah Khomeini.
—News Desk, Artforum, 4 June 2026
Thirty blocks or so downtown at the Sony Room on the border of Times Square, Reid was the last person to make it to his own after-party, decidedly himself and not Lestat with his hair in a half-pony and his shirt on.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 3 June 2026
The choices are endless and will add texture, while also changing the flavor profile of a basic chocolate brownie to a decidedly homemade one.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Shortstop is a young man’s position, however, and Simmons is decidedly no longer a young man.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 1 June 2026
The shifting is effortless and precise, the steering intuitively responsive, and the grip decidedly reassuring, as is the overall handling, a pleasant surprise for a car that pushes the lightweighting boundaries.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decidedly
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However, the biggest surprise of the evening was undoubtedly Tyler Hubbard emerging as a special guest and then, after just a few songs, bringing out Brian Kelley for a Florida Georgia Line reunion.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Allowing Paramount to rescue Warner would undoubtedly benefit the local entertainment industry.—
Alexander Ciccone,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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At the same time, the resolution calls for humane immigration policies that uphold justice and mercy, strongly rejecting nativism, discrimination and racial or ethnic hostility.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Unfortunately, there isn’t an aspect of the finale that strongly references the Carolinas setting.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
9 June 2026
Adverb
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Celebrities dress to impress at Cannes, and Dern’s outfit at this year’s film festival definitely hit the mark.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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In between those two events, this rising pop star from New Zealand — boasting a sound that would definitely appeal to fans of Lorde — sat down with me for interview in the media room at BottleRock.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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On the resolutely grassroots side, and with a no-less-impressive local lineup, is the July 23-26 event Blucifer’s Favorite Rodeo, a brand new music-fest that’s filling The UMS hole on South Broadway and elsewhere.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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In reality though, nearly half a century into his career, Mustaine has only become more resolutely himself.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
1 June 2026
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The food and drink The open-air terrace restaurant Koh Thai Kitchen serves up sea views alongside what is unquestionably the best breakfast on the island.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The Spurs, unquestionably, have that ingredient in Wembanyama.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The few street names in Happy Haven were determinedly upbeat, with Christian undertones.—
Stephen King,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
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Wall Street has been determinedly upbeat about the war in Iran resolving in a relatively short window.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Narvaez is the best defensive catcher of the bunch and has been great against lefties, but Wong has seen his playing time really dry up.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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Finding the police at our place, then, wasn’t really a surprise, and my pulse returned to its usual rhythm, oddly calmed by the fact that the dread had finally left my heart.—
Andrea Bajani,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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Rick is tightly scheduled, punctilious to a fault, endowed with verbal wit that gently but firmly shapes and smooths social interactions.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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But what might seem like a fleeting trend is firmly rooted in longheld culture, integrated into people’s routines and wellness practices for centuries.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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“Decidedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decidedly. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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