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Recent Examples of decisively
Scott Jensen, Republicans’ nominee for governor in 2022, vied for the auditor endorsement but lost decisively on the first ballot.
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Jay Gabler, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
While Hurtak and Maniscalco did not decisively declare opposition to any future proposal as Carslon and Miranda did, flipping their stance could prove to be a tall task.
—Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
So act decisively and start taking photos.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 May 2026
Republican voters have spoken in Texas— the state’s Attorney General Ken Paxton decisively beat incumbent Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) in the GOP primary runoff for Senate.
—Forbestv, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Andrey Zvyagintsev, one of the most gifted Russian filmmakers of his generation, answers the question so decisively as to quell any knee-jerk remake fatigue.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 May 2026
This year marked a huge turning point for hotel spas—the old model of putting a lonely string of treatment rooms next to a vaguely damp steam room has been decisively retired.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
The primetime attention focused on first-time offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, the 34-year-old former NFL quarterback who spoke for the first time about his plans to fix an offense that decisively regressed last season.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 22 May 2026
The diversity of these commitments reflects the dual call for philanthropic funders to respond quickly and decisively to anti-democratic policies and to provide long-term support for nonprofits that seek to broaden political participation and improve governance.
—Thalia Beaty, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Jay Gabler, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
While Hurtak and Maniscalco did not decisively declare opposition to any future proposal as Carslon and Miranda did, flipping their stance could prove to be a tall task.
—Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
So act decisively and start taking photos.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 May 2026
Republican voters have spoken in Texas— the state’s Attorney General Ken Paxton decisively beat incumbent Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) in the GOP primary runoff for Senate.
—Forbestv, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Andrey Zvyagintsev, one of the most gifted Russian filmmakers of his generation, answers the question so decisively as to quell any knee-jerk remake fatigue.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 May 2026
This year marked a huge turning point for hotel spas—the old model of putting a lonely string of treatment rooms next to a vaguely damp steam room has been decisively retired.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
The primetime attention focused on first-time offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, the 34-year-old former NFL quarterback who spoke for the first time about his plans to fix an offense that decisively regressed last season.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 22 May 2026
The diversity of these commitments reflects the dual call for philanthropic funders to respond quickly and decisively to anti-democratic policies and to provide long-term support for nonprofits that seek to broaden political participation and improve governance.
—Thalia Beaty, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decisively
Adverb
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The crew here were clearly taught well.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Michelle, who asked that her last name not be published, remembers the day clearly.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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The governor positively swoons over all these residents.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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Police said O'Flaherty was positively identified as the suspect responsible for the Wheeler Road break-in and was arrested by the Mashpee Police Department.—
Tammy Mutasa,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
Adverb
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Bay Area News Group will rely on information from election officials before determining if a measure definitively passes or fails, as not everyone who received a ballot will have voted.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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The analysis suggests the marks were made at least 15,000 years ago, although the scientists warned that further study will be necessary to definitively determine their age.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
1 June 2026
Adverb
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The team is still conducting experiments to conclusively identify the green material, but the fragments strongly resemble malachite.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
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Its cause was never conclusively established.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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The price tag is certainly higher than most sandals on this list, but the handmade construction and all-day comfort help justify the investment.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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That’s certainly true, in the sense that entanglements among ancient, telepathic beings play out on a time scale us humans struggle to comprehend.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
7 June 2026
Adverb
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Minneapolis in 2026 feels like an ideal launching pad for this musical, as its focus upon nurturing community and welcoming new immigrants will surely resonate with local audiences.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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Bigger assignments surely await him.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
7 June 2026
Adverb
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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
Adverb
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Toney and Cooper Barkate assuredly will be receivers 1 and 1A.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Getting away from these types of games being played late in the season is also a way for the conference to show their fans a little extra love, though media rights holder ESPN assuredly appreciates the SEC finally pulling the trigger.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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“Decisively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decisively. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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