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
My optimism stems from this being an inspiring business and an essential part of our culture, something definitely worth saving.
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Dick Lippin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
Buyers understand that there is a cost to making a home comfortable, and energy- and climate-smart features can definitely sway buying decisions.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
With soft layers that enhance her natural curls, the cut is definitely romantic enough for a short wedding hairstyle.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2026
That term definitely scared off some other teams.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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Dick Lippin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
Buyers understand that there is a cost to making a home comfortable, and energy- and climate-smart features can definitely sway buying decisions.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
With soft layers that enhance her natural curls, the cut is definitely romantic enough for a short wedding hairstyle.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2026
That term definitely scared off some other teams.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitely
Adverb
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Which is certainly an admirable approach, albeit a rather idealistic strategy in a state of nearly 23 million voters, spread over roughly 800 miles from north to south.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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While his legacy was certainly felt in Send Help, Jeff Probst was unfortunately too busy with Tribal Council to make a cameo.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The Tigers, who will pay their ace $32 million this season after losing to him in arbitration, surely harbor similar concerns.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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PepsiCo surely pays for the Gatorade coolers loitering behind the benches.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
8 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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It sure as hell wasn’t in Fayetteville, where Arkansas ran the Horns out of the gym.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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What once was a dusty little desert ghost town sure has grown up, but the facility has remained leading edge.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The school was clearly labeled as such in online maps and has an easily accessible website full of information about students, teachers and administrators.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Offensively, the Cowboys were clearly comfortable seeing TCU’s style of defense for a third time.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Shared finances, in particular, could probably use specific conversations about fair splits and future financial moves.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2026
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That probably won’t happen this time with Dybantsa’s Cougars losing in the quarterfinals.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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But this is a really costly thing for the country and the families that put their lives on the line and their spouses and their brothers and sisters.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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So really being very active in other countries to promote democracy, also freedom for independent journalism and media elsewhere.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Definitely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitely. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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