definitively

adverb

Definition of definitivelynext
as in clearly

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Recent Examples of definitively The title definitively places this generation among the pantheon of world soccer, capping off a brilliant era following the 2024 European Championship. — Juan Claudio Matossian, Vanity Fair, 19 July 2026 Although receipt of the letter does not indicate that someone definitively cheated, an unspecified number of cases have been referred to district attorneys for prosecution, the spokesperson said. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 Health officials have not yet definitively identified what is causing the infections. — Mike Stobbe, Fortune, 15 July 2026 Experts caution that this study doesn’t definitively say that omega-3s are not helpful for cognitive health. — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 14 July 2026 Sour cream frosting is softer and won’t hold its shape as definitively when piped. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 14 July 2026 In testing these erratic backyard toys, mathematicians were able to definitively determine how fluid forces cause a sprinkler to rotate when its flow is reversed. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026 Neither departure has yet been definitively connected to the kerfuffle. — News Desk, Artforum, 13 July 2026 He has not been told definitively that a team is coming to Las Vegas or that the NBA is expanding. — Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitively
  1. clearly
  2. conclusively
  3. certainly
  4. definitely
  5. surely
  6. undoubtedly
  7. decisively
  8. positively
Adverb
  • With Cincinnati clearly swinging for the fences after an active offseason in hopes of maximizing quarterback Joe Burrow’s prime, Pitcher could receive an even larger spotlight.
    — Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • The true number of cases is in the thousands, clearly exceeding the country’s standard range of between 2,000 and 5,000 in recent years.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026
Definition of clearly
Adverb
  • An undetermined classification means investigators could not conclusively prove a cause or narrow it down to one potential cause.
    — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • Don't lab studies conclusively prove the bio-insecticidal toxicity of marigolds?
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 6 July 2026
Definition of conclusively
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  • An exploded sunfish spread out in the water in thousands of pieces is certainly easier to share, offering another possible explanation for this practice.
    — Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • So Dejan Joveljic’s goal in the 28th minute to break a scoreless deadlock was certainly a welcome sign.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Definition of certainly
Adverb
  • The ladies really do it up, particularly Tamra and Vicki, who definitely hired a makeup artist to make them into the female version of Bad Grandpa.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 July 2026
  • DeMarco said there’s no timetable for Satou Sabally (concussion), but a return definitely won’t be prior to All-Star Break.
    — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
Definition of definitely
Adverb
  • The French surely will consider Saturday’s consolation match a massive letdown.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • And if the lights at Arrowhead are too big for them, surely something could be arranged to have Kauffman be a better fit.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • The Super Bowl is undoubtedly the main sporting event in the United States, but its scale pales in comparison to the World Cup.
    — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • Advertisement During the World Cup final game, there will undoubtedly be more debate about whether the hydration breaks are necessary.
    — Laura Schifter, Time, 17 July 2026
Definition of undoubtedly
Adverb
  • On a moonless night, that Alpha team crept silently from the statue’s belly and wrenched open the gates of Troy, decisively ending the war in their favor.
    — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026
  • Then-Vice President Kamala Harris, who ran instead, lost decisively to Trump.
    — Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of decisively
Adverb
  • The future of the microcollege movement remains uncertain, but alumni like Coyne believe their own futures have been positively shaped by the experience.
    — Kerry McDonald, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Tillis, who spent much of his time at the hearing complaining about the Biden administration, seemed positively inclined toward Blanche.
    — Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026
Definition of positively

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