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as in undoubtedly
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as in strongly
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Recent Examples of decidedly
The market is decidedly not the economy, but enthusiasm from Wall Street helps pad retirement accounts, which can give consumers the confidence to spend their money.
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
His latest album, Da Realest, while decidedly narrower in scope, offers further proof of Babyfxce’s growth into one of Flint’s hardest hitmakers.
—Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 23 Feb. 2026
The net impact on their NET ranking is decidedly negative.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Suffice it to say, the night takes a decidedly wrong turn.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
Even with its decidedly more adult vibe, my kids felt immediately at home in our Tower Suite—a spacious one-bedroom space featuring chic minimalistic furnishings, an expansive bath, and a European-style kitchenette.
—Melissa Petro, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
The location puts you in the heart of Miami’s urban core, with a decidedly different atmosphere than a suburban mall.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
In spring 2026, life is decidedly more complicated, but nail art is channeling the bliss of being young and responsibility-free.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 19 Feb. 2026
Nazgul was decidedly not a service dog.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
His latest album, Da Realest, while decidedly narrower in scope, offers further proof of Babyfxce’s growth into one of Flint’s hardest hitmakers.
—Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 23 Feb. 2026
The net impact on their NET ranking is decidedly negative.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Suffice it to say, the night takes a decidedly wrong turn.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
Even with its decidedly more adult vibe, my kids felt immediately at home in our Tower Suite—a spacious one-bedroom space featuring chic minimalistic furnishings, an expansive bath, and a European-style kitchenette.
—Melissa Petro, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
The location puts you in the heart of Miami’s urban core, with a decidedly different atmosphere than a suburban mall.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
In spring 2026, life is decidedly more complicated, but nail art is channeling the bliss of being young and responsibility-free.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 19 Feb. 2026
Nazgul was decidedly not a service dog.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decidedly
Adverb
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The satisfyingly noisy sense of liftoff that ensues undoubtedly took a painstaking, iterative process of writing, recording, and mixing to achieve.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
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Prices, tariffs also in play Perceptions of the economy’s health will undoubtedly take center stage this fall, Covey said, and Evans’ fate — and that of the party in power — will be tied to its performance.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
23 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Of that group, about 40% strongly disapproved.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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The optics strongly suggest Webb will have an elevated role, and perhaps even take over the play-sheet, after an offseason of head-coaching buzz and play-calling interest from other franchises.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The sexy space holds just 20 seats at the bar, and definitely pop into the antique confessional in the back for a photo opp.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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With notes of caramel, cooked sugar, and butter, this syrup is definitely sweet and would most likely pair well with breakfast staples like pancakes, French toast, or waffles.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Death would come, as resolutely and unobjectionably as anything that happens in a dream.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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Somehow, this insular, resolutely regional album ended up yet another peak in his storied career.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Little Elm One of the surprise teams of the 2025-26 season, Little Elm (30–2) has unquestionably wrapped up the District 5-6A title with a 13-0 record in district play.—
Myah Taylor,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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This is also unquestionably a big transition.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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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
Adverb
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All of the current Lakers realized that playing against the Boston Celtics on national television really was more than just one of 82 games on the schedule.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Each of us look in the mirror and really try, really start to change the habits.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Zest the limes first, then roll them firmly on the counter a few times before halving and juicing.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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On Thursday Crockett criticized Talarico for not standing firmly against the super PAC ads.—
Gromer Jeffers Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Decidedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decidedly. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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