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definitively

adverb

Definition of definitively

as in clearly

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Recent Examples of definitively But at least Vision finally, definitively answers his biggest questions. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026 The evidence is intriguing but not conclusive, historians caution; Jones was a common name, and the records do not definitively establish his role. — Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026 For decades, investigators suspected Bundy but lacked the evidence needed to definitively tie him to her murder. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026 Those letters were definitively spoken after all other possibilities had been ruled out. — Lindsay Karp, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026 But Stiles made sure to close the night on a definitively powerful note. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2026 The contradicting geological and orbital observations for Phobos and Deimos collected to date have prevented scientists from definitively establishing one hypothesis over the other. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2026 Okay, so Holmes and Evans are definitively not classic-comedy fans. — Emma Specter, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2026 Despite telling police definitively that she had been raped, the report Ithaca police sent to the district attorney omitted this language. — Kaitlyn M. Sims, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026

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After multiple attempts to press forward, the message of the direction of the school was received very clearly.

— Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
The switch to McCarthy has clearly impacted his targets and yardage, but in their Week 5 tie against Washington, Likely was virtually uncoverable against the Commanders’ linebackers and secondary.

— Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of clearly

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Trump is historically unpopular and the midterms have shown quite conclusively that Republicans will pay no penalty for, and may even benefit from, going along with investigations into the administration.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 5 Nov. 2026
However, experiments have yet to establish any of these functions conclusively.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of conclusively

Adverb

That certainly tells the story of our frustration in the position.

— Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
With almost nothing else to talk about, however, the Vicki-versus-Carmella drama will almost certainly make up the bulk of the reunion, which premieres on Thursday and has been limited (rather tellingly) to two parts.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of certainly

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Designed in the nineteen-sixties to bring high-quality brewing to Scandinavian homes, the red, orange, yellow, and green machines are surely intended as an antidote to the monochromatic, dark Nordic winters.

— Nicholas Blechman, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2026
The world is still unpacking it all, but rest assured, Congressional hearings are surely coming.

— Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of surely

Adverb

Paxton could still win, but the race undoubtedly opens up a shocking vulnerability in Republicans’ red wall.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
At its core, and undoubtedly the most bustling area of Polofest throughout the weekend, was a central room made to resemble Ralph Lauren stores around the world, but with a catch.

— Zachary Weiss, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of undoubtedly

Adverb

First, voters in Washington, DC, and Denver, Colorado, decisively supported a ban on the sale of foie gras — duck liver made by force-feeding the animals.

— Kenny Torrella, Vox, 5 Nov. 2026
The Democrats on Tuesday decisively took control of the House and Senate, winning seats in states long considered Republican strongholds including Texas, Kansas, and South Carolina.

— Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of decisively

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While Musk is overwhelmingly viewed positively by MAGA Republicans, those numbers dip for non-MAGA GOP voters and plummet for independent and Democratic voters.

— Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
One-third of consumers don’t like it when brands use AI and another third of those surveyed said the use of AI could positively influence their purchasing decisions.

— Evan Clark, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

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