DECISIVELY Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

decisively

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Definition of decisively

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Recent Examples of decisively The Chiefs offense changed decisively with Walker in the backfield. — Daniel Popper, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 For homeowners who know what major repairs actually run, the math can work decisively in your favor. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026 The better approach is to set a clear strategic direction early, make the big calls decisively and ship. — Priya Gill, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 For much of the past year, the forecaster has called the Senate decisively for Republicans. — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 Her canvases seemed to flirt with a Neo-Expressionism that their milieu—and her own thinking—had decisively rejected. — Barry Schwabsky, ARTnews.com, 8 Sep. 2026 The neckline sits around $130-$133, and yesterday's move pushed decisively through that ceiling and into the prior highs above it. — Jay Woods, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 In the February election, Bhumjaithai shocked most observers by decisively topping the polls, winning 192 seats to the People’s Party’s 120 seats. — Duncan McCargo, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2026 And collectively, after decisively losing Wednesday’s practice, the Falcons delivered a much more competitive effort Thursday. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for decisively

Adverb

Let the discomfort show you which ambition, responsibility, or expectation still needs to become more clearly yours.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026
Emmanuel Lubezki’s cinematography and Dennis Gassner’s production design achieve the Kubrickian grandeur Iñárritu clearly intends.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of clearly

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Technology is at the heart of facials, especially, from a skin analysis machine and facial sculpting wand to a cryotherapy mask that was positively icy—but also awesome—at -4 degrees Fahrenheit.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Guerra also said that his recent fundraising had been going positively.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of positively

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One thing the grand-jury report doesn’t do is establish conclusively that drowning was the cause of death.

— Cristian Farias, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026
Not because one September game tells us conclusively whether Florida hired the right coach or Auburn hired the wrong one.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of conclusively

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Not that this strictly counts as stand-up comedy, but certainly a lot of it is in that sphere or involves those skills.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
But even if Waldron’s disposition does not give off Master of the Universe vibes, his resumé certainly does.

— Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of certainly

Adverb

With Game 1 in the best-of-three Wild Card Series set to start Tuesday in Atlanta, the Phillies will almost surely have to beat the Braves without a start from Wheeler.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
Boston is likely to start two left-handers in the series, and the Yankees will surely want to deploy lefty-crushing outfielder Heliot Ramos in both games.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of surely

Adverb

Stone, on the other hand, is an immemorial material that predates human beings and will undoubtedly endure in our absence.

— Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
The highest-wattage cast members are undoubtedly Miller and West, ideally chosen to exude effortless glam and rumpled arrogance, respectively.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of undoubtedly

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But Lopez almost assuredly will lead the league in hits if Arraez is out this weekend.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Google assuredly spelled out its reservation of rights to advertise, at a minimum, its own and its affiliates products or services.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

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