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
There’s definitely a sense of drama in these spaces, in the best way.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026
Smoothness is definitely the VLE’s forte.
—Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
There are definitely laughs in Maddie’s Secret, but the point of the movie is almost to get beyond them, to the place where naive hokum could yield moments of inexplicable resonance.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 19 June 2026
Faith Malcic, of South Haven, said PACE’s structure was definitely easier for her.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026
Smoothness is definitely the VLE’s forte.
—Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
There are definitely laughs in Maddie’s Secret, but the point of the movie is almost to get beyond them, to the place where naive hokum could yield moments of inexplicable resonance.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 19 June 2026
Faith Malcic, of South Haven, said PACE’s structure was definitely easier for her.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitely
Adverb
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That’s certainly fascinating to watch in the world today.—
Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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However, the familial drives of men are something seldom acknowledged by society more broadly, Lewis says, and certainly not to the same degree that women's are.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
Adverb
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And yet, the most gruesome naval battle in Westerosi history surely would have thrilled as a season finale.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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Some of these Bay Area Shakira supporters had surely seen this show before, back when the Colombian pop star entertained some 33,000 music lovers on a chilly June night at Oracle Park in San Francisco in 2025.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
Adverb
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Well, the two came face-to-face at City Hall to conclude the team's championship parade, and there sure appeared to be some tension on stage.—
Ryan Morik OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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So sure, stuff hits the cutting room floor.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Adverb
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Madibo, though, did have his hands on his head, clearly distressed after seeing what occurred to Koné as players, coaches and medical staff surrounded the 24-year-old on the pitch.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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But something has clearly unraveled in recent days.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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And that probably includes the windows, too.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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If Claire wasn’t running in this, probably, like, sure, fine.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
Adverb
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Steve Toussaint said something really great.—
Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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Also, the experience of traveling with locals is something that really added to the experience.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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“Definitely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitely. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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