decidedly

adverb

1
as in undoubtedly

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2
as in strongly

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Recent Examples of decidedly In one image, Grande’s Olivia Jones stands beside De Niro’s Byrnes, who wears a decidedly skeptical expression, her hand resting on his German shepherd. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026 While the look nods to Carolyn Bessette Kennedy with its restrained elegance, the final product is decidedly Giulia’s own. — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the decidedly forgettable experience of falling for a phishing scam—or in this case, the simulation of one. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026 Lauren’s gift was blending British tradition with Italian elegance, then wrapping it all in a decidedly American sense of aspiration. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 Watch Orion rise this month, and the familiar figure can look decidedly unfamiliar at first. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Set the scene The first few steps inside Desa Potato Head Bali's Brutalist-looking courtyard feel decidedly un-Balinese. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 The announcement is a big step in Jaguar’s relaunch, which got off to a decidedly rocky start in 2024. — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026 Still, options flows in SpaceX Monday were decidedly optimistic. — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decidedly
  1. undoubtedly
  2. strongly
  3. definitely
  4. resolutely
  5. unquestionably
  6. determinedly
  7. really
  8. firmly
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  • That celebration undoubtedly would last quite a bit longer than his trips around the bases.
    — Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Overall, Fight To Unite was undoubtedly a success, both as a benefit show for Siempre Unidos (an organization providing support to families affected by ICE) and as the best option for a punk rock festival in Los Angeles this year.
    — Josh Chesler, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of undoubtedly
Adverb
  • The final agreement did not include changes to that practice and was ultimately not voted on by the Legislature after the last-minute deal was strongly criticized, particularly by assembly members.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Netflix strongly encourages employees to take a portion of their pay in the form of equity, but with shares down more than 45 percent from a year ago employees who have done so are feeling the pain.
    — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of strongly
Adverb
  • Mayer also clarified that a new single is definitely coming this year.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2026
  • El Pollo Loco, which is headquartered in Costa Mesa, definitely is on the move.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of definitely
Adverb
  • The time-only two-hander is resolutely Brutalist in style, with sharp, geometric lines, an ultra-thin rectangular case, and bold pops of burgundy.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The rise of new consumers has given rise to a new marketing mandate, one that is resolutely consumer-centric.
    — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of resolutely
Adverb
  • With its latest and unquestionably most ambitious project Wildwood, the streak could well continue.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Only 272 yards, at home, against a UCLA team that unquestionably has inferior talent?
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of unquestionably
Adverb
  • Though based on the visuals of the past, his output is determinedly contemporary.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Blue-collar Ho-seok (Sul), a man traumatized by losing his factory job after a workers’ strike, lives a quiet life with his determinedly optimistic wife, Mi-ok (Jeon).
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of determinedly
Adverb
  • The phone encounters were conceived before the pandemic, but once quarantine began, the idea of entertaining people through interactive phone plays really began to pick up steam.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • But really, traveling around with my best friends was such an incredibly bonding, grounding experience.
    — Liam Hess, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of really
Adverb
  • The index has lost almost 40% since its June high and is firmly entrenched in bear market.
    — Justina Lee,Sean Conlon, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The reality is the situation in Nashville couldn't possibly be any worse, with the franchise firmly sitting at rock bottom.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
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