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as in undoubtedly
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as in strongly
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Recent Examples of decidedly
For families Families are welcome, but the mood is decidedly more swanky and grown-up.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The 2014 Red Sox, who acquired Céspedes and Allen Craig in deadline trades for pitchers Jon Lester and John Lackey, are a team that comes to mind here — though those trades decidedly did not work out for Boston.
—Tim Britton, 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
The two climbed to the top of the victory stand at the 106th CIF State Track & Field Championships at Veteran’s Memorial Stadium on Saturday, taking decidedly different paths.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
By April, these videos had taken over social media feeds, along with testimonials from some decidedly non-MAGA figures who made the case Pratt might be worth the risk.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Wood-forward, big, decidedly an enthusiast's pour rather than an aperitif.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
What followed in the 20th minute, though, is the kind of end-to-end attack that is the hallmark of the American game, with a skillful finish that is decidedly uncommon from a USA star.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
Guessing passwords come with a certain level of shenanigan charm, but things take a decidedly darker and more perilous turn when Angie begins texting Merril’s ex Raquel (Alycia Adame).
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The 2014 Red Sox, who acquired Céspedes and Allen Craig in deadline trades for pitchers Jon Lester and John Lackey, are a team that comes to mind here — though those trades decidedly did not work out for Boston.
—Tim Britton, 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
The two climbed to the top of the victory stand at the 106th CIF State Track & Field Championships at Veteran’s Memorial Stadium on Saturday, taking decidedly different paths.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
By April, these videos had taken over social media feeds, along with testimonials from some decidedly non-MAGA figures who made the case Pratt might be worth the risk.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Wood-forward, big, decidedly an enthusiast's pour rather than an aperitif.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
What followed in the 20th minute, though, is the kind of end-to-end attack that is the hallmark of the American game, with a skillful finish that is decidedly uncommon from a USA star.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
Guessing passwords come with a certain level of shenanigan charm, but things take a decidedly darker and more perilous turn when Angie begins texting Merril’s ex Raquel (Alycia Adame).
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decidedly
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Set the scene Hamilton Island is undoubtedly the most glamorous in the archipelago, thanks to its high-end clientele who dock their yachts at the marina or land their jets at the Whitsundays’ only island airport.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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That’s the chess match aspect that’s undoubtedly playing out behind the scenes.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
Adverb
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Assuming, of course, those staffers don’t emulate Pelley and strongly and sharply disagree or challenge their boss in an internal staff meeting.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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So why did this fairy tale speak to me so strongly?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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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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The letters are abstract, philosophical, emotional – and resolutely non-visual.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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In 1988, Frank swept every city and town in the Fourth Congressional District except for resolutely-Republican Dover.—
Jon Keller,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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The 250 series produced plenty of greats, but the GOAT of its line is unquestionably the Ferrari 250 GTO introduced in 1962—the first Ferrari to ever wear those three letters huddled together.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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Counties across the state have been pondering this crisis and devising solutions that can be accomplished in partnership with our state leaders — because this crisis is unquestionably our shared responsibility to solve.—
Monica Montgomery Steppe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 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
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This collection, really a book-length work, is haunted, haunting, and simply beautiful.—
Craig Morgan Teicher,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Sarah Ferguson, his ex-wife, has also been mentioned in the Epstein files, and his daughters, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice, haven’t really taken a firm public stance to distance themselves from their parents.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
31 May 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 5 Jun. 2026.
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