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as in undoubtedly
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Recent Examples of decidedly
Either way, the president’s tariff policy is decidedly anti-growth and is making the country poorer.
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Wayne Winegarden, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
This was an afternoon decidedly different for the Miami Heat.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Many parodied her overt sexuality by swapping her out for someone decidedly less sexy on the wrecking ball.
—Ben Pettis, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
Flash forward to the present, however, and the data centers that are popping up everywhere are amid the AI boom are most decidedly not being built in the ocean.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 2 Apr. 2026
Across the Northeast, a host of summer camps deliver a mix of old-school camp experiences — complete with arts and crafts, s’mores and lakeside fun — but with decidedly adult upgrades such as cocktails and chic bunkhouses.
—Robin Roenker, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The largest of these books, a twenty-five-foot-long, fifty-four-page compendium, provides a sweeping and decidedly asynchronous mapping of the artist’s interlocking body of work.
—Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
While Vance's story centers around reaffirming his faith by joining the Catholic church, the house of worship depicted on the book's cover is decidedly not Catholic.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
The character’s reminiscences of Florence are romantic and vivid, while the present is decidedly average.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Wayne Winegarden, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
This was an afternoon decidedly different for the Miami Heat.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Many parodied her overt sexuality by swapping her out for someone decidedly less sexy on the wrecking ball.
—Ben Pettis, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
Flash forward to the present, however, and the data centers that are popping up everywhere are amid the AI boom are most decidedly not being built in the ocean.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 2 Apr. 2026
Across the Northeast, a host of summer camps deliver a mix of old-school camp experiences — complete with arts and crafts, s’mores and lakeside fun — but with decidedly adult upgrades such as cocktails and chic bunkhouses.
—Robin Roenker, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The largest of these books, a twenty-five-foot-long, fifty-four-page compendium, provides a sweeping and decidedly asynchronous mapping of the artist’s interlocking body of work.
—Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
While Vance's story centers around reaffirming his faith by joining the Catholic church, the house of worship depicted on the book's cover is decidedly not Catholic.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
The character’s reminiscences of Florence are romantic and vivid, while the present is decidedly average.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decidedly
Adverb
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With the Boston Celtics in town, undoubtedly still smarting from the beatdown the Charlotte Hornets put on them earlier this month, the stage was set for another meaningful game in uptown.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Bassong’s leadership will undoubtedly play a big role.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Netflix has given a second season renewal to Age of Attraction after the dating reality series strongly hooked with viewers after a March 25 rookie season wrap.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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In April 2024, a community meeting survey found that over 50% of respondents supported or strongly supported the site being used for teacher housing.—
Thomas White,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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This one is definitely going into heavy rotation for the next month or two.—
Monti Carlo,
AJC.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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But he's definitely got his finger on the pulse of the culture, so good for him.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The effect is resolutely whimsical and fun.—
Lindsey Tramuta,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
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The difference between the energy of the machine that resolutely crosses the cordillera and the tiny zeal in the wings of an insect that asks only for leaves to eat and mud in which to house her eggs.—
María Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The lineup — which these days is unquestionably a collaborative effort (meaning the front office puts it together and the manager signs off on it) — stank out loud.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Hence, very few international mobility shows these days reflect a truly international perspective more so than the Bangkok International Motor Show … and the focus of the 2026 Bangkok Motor Show show was unquestionably the electrification of the global car park.—
Mike Hanlon
March 25,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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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
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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
Adverb
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Kneepkens, never really known as a defensive stopper in her time at Utah, was emboldened and challenged to be disruptive in opposing guards’ air space with her length.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Not of loyalty, really, but rather of patience.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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Since her fairy tale transition from Hollywood actress to Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle has firmly established herself as a modern fashion icon.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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The fest, which was launched in 2017 by Egyptian telecom billionaire Naguib Sawiris — whose brother Samih built the El Gouna resort — has had its ups and downs, but is now firmly on the international map.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Decidedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decidedly. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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