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Recent Examples of definitively
The joint statement with Defense Minister Israel Katz did not say the target of the strike had definitively been killed.
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Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
That question needs to be answered definitively, and that’s one reason why Mosley’s dismissal seems likely.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 4 May 2026
She is buried in the north nave aisle of Winchester Cathedral, and the exact reason she was laid to rest in the cathedral has never been definitively established.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
The exact reason she was buried there has never been definitively established, but the site has become one of the most important literary pilgrimage destinations in England.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
The exact reason she was buried there has not been definitively settled, which is its own quietly intriguing footnote.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
In a decision dated April 23, Swiss federal prosecutor Annina Scherrer noted that the Vatican tribunal itself had acquitted Crasso and his company and fund of the same charges definitively and shelved the Swiss case.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
The judges say both dishes are fantastic and definitively better than Carolina Queen’s, and Kristen says Oscar’s dish is the most sophisticated thing he’s made all season.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
Over the past five years, scientists have continued to try to confirm or definitively refute Venusian phosphine.
—Olivia Harper Wilkins, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026
Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
That question needs to be answered definitively, and that’s one reason why Mosley’s dismissal seems likely.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 4 May 2026
She is buried in the north nave aisle of Winchester Cathedral, and the exact reason she was laid to rest in the cathedral has never been definitively established.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
The exact reason she was buried there has never been definitively established, but the site has become one of the most important literary pilgrimage destinations in England.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
The exact reason she was buried there has not been definitively settled, which is its own quietly intriguing footnote.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
In a decision dated April 23, Swiss federal prosecutor Annina Scherrer noted that the Vatican tribunal itself had acquitted Crasso and his company and fund of the same charges definitively and shelved the Swiss case.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
The judges say both dishes are fantastic and definitively better than Carolina Queen’s, and Kristen says Oscar’s dish is the most sophisticated thing he’s made all season.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
Over the past five years, scientists have continued to try to confirm or definitively refute Venusian phosphine.
—Olivia Harper Wilkins, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitively
Adverb
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But the atmosphere at Grand Casino Arena was full of playoff tension, and it was clearly showcased on the ice.—
Theodore Tollefson,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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Kiana and her emotional support bestie burst The Valley’s aggressive elder millennial energy with an aura clearly curated by TikTok and Instagram.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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The two students were murdered around the same time and place, though more investigation is needed before detectives can decide that conclusively, the sheriff said.—
Mike Schneider,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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But its resilience is self-evident and the past year of on-off war will have conclusively silenced any moderate voices who suggest Iran does not need a robust means of defending itself.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Sadly, the project is almost certainly a fantasy.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Shareef Elaydi certainly falls into that top-end category.—
Glenn Reeves,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
Adverb
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Lazare definitely set the tone Thursday, batting third in the bottom of the first inning and driving the ball over the fence in center field for a two-run homer to spark the Storm to an 11-5 Upstate Eight win over visiting Larkin.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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This is definitely the day to do something.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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The Structured Reality category will surely once again feature Queer Eye and Shark Tank, which have dominated this category for the last 12 years.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
10 May 2026
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From a scientific perspective, an interest in raccoon reproductive anatomy is surely not without merit.—
Sam Zeveloff,
STAT,
9 May 2026
Adverb
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This is undoubtedly a public health crisis.—
Eric J. Nestler,
STAT,
28 Apr. 2026
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Struijk will undoubtedly keep playing the goal over in his head, but Leeds cannot dwell on this.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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But there is a critical difference between acting decisively and acting impulsively.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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The pair decisively wins the Grand Prix that night.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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As real trees begin to bloom outside, photographer Widline Cadet picks through two playfully oversized bouquets of positively unnatural plastic flowers.—
Elly Fishman,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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Gender-diverse teams have been shown to contribute positively to collaboration and interpersonal communication across professional settings, including in health care teams.—
Nicholas A. Giordano,
STAT,
8 May 2026
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“Definitively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitively. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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