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Recent Examples of definitively
But in order for baseball to create its system, MLB had to definitively define its strike zone, which has been a moving, subjective target since the dawn of the game.
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Juliette Arcodia, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
But in Iran, an outline of the future of war has definitively come into view.
—Fareed Zakaria, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2026
Bibring reviewed footage related to Islas’ shooting and could not definitively say if the round that struck him came from an FN 303.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Before being definitively plundered, the museum was home to the most comprehensive Nubian archaeological collection in the world.
—News Desk, Artforum, 17 Mar. 2026
Pixar is definitively back on top at the box office after a number of lackluster premieres.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
Unlike a lot of women’s history, which reclaims important stories of people who flew under the radar or hid in plain sight—like my last book about jet-age stewardesses—these women were absolutely, definitively visible.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
But once the legislative session ends, the council would need to revisit the subject more definitively.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
Therefore, the Free Press is seeking to definitively confirm this aspect of Thursday's incident.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Juliette Arcodia, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
But in Iran, an outline of the future of war has definitively come into view.
—Fareed Zakaria, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2026
Bibring reviewed footage related to Islas’ shooting and could not definitively say if the round that struck him came from an FN 303.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Before being definitively plundered, the museum was home to the most comprehensive Nubian archaeological collection in the world.
—News Desk, Artforum, 17 Mar. 2026
Pixar is definitively back on top at the box office after a number of lackluster premieres.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
Unlike a lot of women’s history, which reclaims important stories of people who flew under the radar or hid in plain sight—like my last book about jet-age stewardesses—these women were absolutely, definitively visible.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
But once the legislative session ends, the council would need to revisit the subject more definitively.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
Therefore, the Free Press is seeking to definitively confirm this aspect of Thursday's incident.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitively
Adverb
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Mark scored 29 for the Longhorns, grimacing and clearly in pain limping on his injured leg through the closing minutes when the sixth-year senior’s team needed him most.—
Janie McCauley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Documents reviewed by the Miami Herald show that only a portion of the funds handled through TourProdEnter can be clearly tied to legitimate AFA expenses.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Tyler Robinson's defense team said in recent court filings that an analysis from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, a federal law enforcement agency, could not conclusively connect a bullet fragment recovered during an autopsy to the rifle found near the scene.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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If clerks or suppliers can’t answer conclusively, that’s a red flag.—
David Kroll,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Gonzales is certainly a name to watch in Charlotte’s quarterback battle, throwing for 6,682 yards, 51 touchdowns, and 22 interceptions spanning three years at Western Carolina.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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For families While the friendly staff and spacious rooms are certainly hospitable to families, the overall vibe takes its cues from the neighborhood–chic, cool, and largely for adults.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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There are nearby fishing villages that are definitely worth visiting, but no other places to stay within a 30-minute drive.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Oh no, they’re definitely entwined.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Their vile chants are surely loud enough to be heard from 25 feet away.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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If one door closes, another one will surely open, and that is what 000 reminds us.—
Olivia Munson,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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With the Boston Celtics in town, undoubtedly still smarting from the beatdown the Charlotte Hornets put on them earlier this month, the stage was set for another meaningful game in uptown.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Bassong’s leadership will undoubtedly play a big role.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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With Mercury, Mars, the Sun, Saturn, and Neptune all moving through Aries this month, along with a new moon in your sign on April 17, the focus shifts decisively to your body, your appearance, and your desires.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The fact that the same software enabled such a range of idiosyncratic styles decisively undermines any claim of a causal relationship between Gehry’s digital tools and his formal vocabulary.—
Julian Rose,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The cosmos has three possible geometries—positively curved like a sphere, flat like an infinite plane or negatively curved like a saddle—but geometry alone doesn’t determine shape.—
Paul M. Sutter,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2026
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Although state legislative races rarely get the national spotlight, Democrats across the country were positively euphoric at the irony of their Republican nemesis being represented by one of their own.—
BILL BARROW,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Definitively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitively. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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