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
The much smaller women’s bath hall shows that this was definitely a man’s world during Hot Springs’ peak years as a therapeutic and recreational resort.
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Arkansas Online, 30 June 2025
Though your summer might look a little different this year, your bank account will probably [definitely] thank you later.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 June 2025
And that, my fellow leaders, is a rare privilege that is definitely worth the cost.
—Joe Altieri, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The 6-1, 215-pound four-star from Illinois definitely improved his stock.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Arkansas Online, 30 June 2025
Though your summer might look a little different this year, your bank account will probably [definitely] thank you later.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 June 2025
And that, my fellow leaders, is a rare privilege that is definitely worth the cost.
—Joe Altieri, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The 6-1, 215-pound four-star from Illinois definitely improved his stock.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitely
Adverb
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Oscar Bobb generally gets far more assists than goals, too, but with those five players, as well as Rayan Cherki, City certainly have enough numbers for the wide roles, even if goals are not yet assured.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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There is no overlap between the play and Aira’s life; certainly there’s no anger against the dying of the light in Aira.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025
Adverb
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And with your newfound glow, your bridal glam will surely appear more luminous.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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For a long time, reports indicated the king had been unwilling to deepen the rift between him and Prince Harry, but a move such as this one would surely cause their ongoing feud to escalate.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
30 June 2025
Adverb
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The deli sure noticed the outpouring of care…and the rush of customers the news of closing brought.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2025
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So sure, if Elon Musk wants to use his resources to do that, great.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
8 June 2025
Adverb
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But overall, he’s clearly put in some work on the whole public speaking thing.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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With Gi-hun’s sacrifice, the baby is declared the winner of the games, and In-ho — clearly inspired by the selfless choice that Gi-hun has made, and what he’s proven about the good in humanity — goes to collect the baby and bring her to safety.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
27 June 2025
Adverb
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The most well-known is probably central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA), which was first identified in 1968 and is now one of the leading forms of hair loss among Black women.—
Zahra Spencer,
Allure,
24 June 2025
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These marsupials are probably ecological analogues of early primates.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
24 June 2025
Adverb
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There really is no better way to add a vibrant, healthy glow.—
María Quiles,
Vogue,
21 June 2025
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Take out the magic of enjoying it at the Happiest Place on Earth, and those hard, sorbet-like cups really missed the mark for many Disney fans.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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“Definitely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitely. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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