as in certainly
without any question
that is definitely the kind of dog we're looking to adopt
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Recent Examples of definitely
Amateur gardeners should definitely take advantage of this under-$30 gardening tool set and this stone planter from Creative Co-Op.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
And that place is definitely close to the heartbeat of the city.
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Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Plus, there are pockets, which is definitely a bonus.
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Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Although Toney definitely dominated his freshman year, racking up ACC Rookie of the Year, All-ACC honors as well as an All-American second-team nod, Irvin was no slouch, either.
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Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
And that place is definitely close to the heartbeat of the city.
—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Plus, there are pockets, which is definitely a bonus.
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Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Although Toney definitely dominated his freshman year, racking up ACC Rookie of the Year, All-ACC honors as well as an All-American second-team nod, Irvin was no slouch, either.
—
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitely
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In the second season, we were introduced to Carmy and Mikey’s mother Donna (Jamie Lee Curtis), whose dysfunctions, including alcoholism, certainly helped create the family’s addiction to chaos.
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But certainly not one that is giving back to the community and the kids in this manner.
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Colombia held Ronaldo in check all night Saturday, surely disappointing his legion of fans.
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That amount of splitting will surely present those three host nations with similar situations to the one Canada is facing now.
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Before that can happen, though, the Panthers still need to get through the second day of the draft — one that they will for sure be involved in.
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The show was so sure-footed in its initial outing, but has ultimately tumbled headlong into a grease trap of its own making, aiming for pungent but landing on precious.
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Set terms clearly, and honor your pace.
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The goalless half, though, hasn't been the result of two teams' playing out the string, as Australia has clearly had the better of it.
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The stadium appeared to be about half-filled with Ecuadorian fans, probably because of the large contingent of Ecuador natives who live in the area.
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Greenberg tried his best to ignore an irritating ankle injury that had plagued him the last couple of weeks and grimaced under the hazy sunlight as the pitcher, probably 20 or more years his junior, stared him down.
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Tried and tested professionals to really help maintain a high standard.
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Looking up over the hill there was really nothing left here.
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“Definitely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitely. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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