decisively

adverb

Definition of decisivelynext
as in clearly

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Recent Examples of decisively The likely rationale, Talley said, was to let a president act decisively in a crisis without conflict-of-interest reviews slowing him down. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 July 2026 By every metric, Spain controlled the match and won decisively in its best performance of the tournament. — Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 The commercial model around Formula 1 has moved decisively beyond sponsorship banners and hospitality boxes into something far more immersive. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Gonzales ran with a platform decisively to the left, supporting Medicare-for-all, raising the minimum wage and cracking down on junk fees. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 1 July 2026 Germany's Manuel Neuer decisively punched the ball away after a strong shot from Ecuador's striker Enner Valencia. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 2026 Burnham, until this week the popular mayor of Greater Manchester, decisively won the seat of Makerfield in northwestern England in a special election held Thursday. — ABC News, 21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decisively
  1. clearly
  2. positively
  3. definitively
  4. conclusively
  5. certainly
  6. surely
  7. undoubtedly
  8. assuredly
Adverb
  • But the idea of luxury accessories serving as emotional armor amid economic uncertainty clearly resonates with consumers and marketeers capitalizing on the phenomenon.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • Haaland clearly came into the World Cup intending to love it.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of clearly
Adverb
  • By reopening the tab, Budweiser maintained goodwill, ensuring its dual anniversary celebration resonated positively.
    — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Investigators were able to positively identify the remains as Jordan Wishon.
    — Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of positively
Adverb
  • Instead, the cohosts’ World Cup is over, and definitively at that.
    — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 8 July 2026
  • The question definitively answered here is whether more schools should be emphasizing project learning over rote memorization and teaching to the test.
    — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of definitively
Adverb
  • Don't lab studies conclusively prove the bio-insecticidal toxicity of marigolds?
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 6 July 2026
  • While Robinson's defense played up the fact the ATF was unable to conclusively match the bullet that killed Kirk to the Mauser, analysts couldn't rule it out either.
    — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of conclusively
Adverb
  • Mediators of the deal, led by Pakistan and Qatar, will almost certainly now be hurriedly trying to get the agreement back on the rails.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • The captain, certainly, but not the most important person on the field.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of certainly
Adverb
  • While the initiative will surely fail at the polls, the fact that campaign organizers were able to get enough signatures and raise funding from out-of-state sources hints at a long-term effort that outdoorsmen everywhere should pay attention to.
    — Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026
  • The human personality resists easy analysis — that is surely one of Aviv’s takeaways.
    — Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • The governing body will undoubtedly see this as a massive win for its new Trionda ball which has received some criticism for moving unnaturally fast.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
  • Reports citing human capabilities undoubtedly presuppose typical human brain proficiency based on effort.
    — Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of undoubtedly
Adverb
  • Getting five-plus months to heal before the start of another grueling season will almost assuredly help the Panthers get back on track.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
  • Verhoeff will most assuredly play one more season at North Dakota and then be in position to make the Sharks in 2027-28.
    — Eric Stephens, New York Times, 28 June 2026
Definition of assuredly

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