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Recent Examples of definitively
In brainstorming potential subjects, Brennan and Murphy have definitively ruled some out.
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Each one has been more prolific than the next although the spotlight has definitively shifted to Pio who, along with Liverpool’s Giovanni Leoni, is considered the outstanding Italian talent of his age group, regardless of position.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
There’s probably eight, maybe 10 guys that are definitively different.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2025
This decision definitively puts us behind on our fundraising goals for next year.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2025
On January 1, 1804, after the freedom fighters, now calling themselves the armée indigène, or the indigenous army, definitively beat the French, Christophe signed his name, along with more than a dozen other Black generals, to the Haitian Declaration of Independence.
—Marlene L. Daut
september 22, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
Honey oak definitively fell out of favor by the Great Recession, which coincided with the Great Gray-ening of interiors.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
If someone had direct contact with a bat — for instance, waking up to find a bat in the room — this is also considered a possible exposure unless a bite or scratch can be definitively ruled out.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Researchers have long suspected that the brain begins changing years before CTE appears, but proof has been elusive because CTE can only be definitively diagnosed after death.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Daniel D'addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Each one has been more prolific than the next although the spotlight has definitively shifted to Pio who, along with Liverpool’s Giovanni Leoni, is considered the outstanding Italian talent of his age group, regardless of position.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
There’s probably eight, maybe 10 guys that are definitively different.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2025
This decision definitively puts us behind on our fundraising goals for next year.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2025
On January 1, 1804, after the freedom fighters, now calling themselves the armée indigène, or the indigenous army, definitively beat the French, Christophe signed his name, along with more than a dozen other Black generals, to the Haitian Declaration of Independence.
—Marlene L. Daut
september 22, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
Honey oak definitively fell out of favor by the Great Recession, which coincided with the Great Gray-ening of interiors.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
If someone had direct contact with a bat — for instance, waking up to find a bat in the room — this is also considered a possible exposure unless a bite or scratch can be definitively ruled out.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Researchers have long suspected that the brain begins changing years before CTE appears, but proof has been elusive because CTE can only be definitively diagnosed after death.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitively
Adverb
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But the outlets – with drive-thru lanes and walk-up windows – clearly have a following.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Maddie—baggy hoodies tossed over an array of old tattoos, clearly carrying a heavy amount of life for her 28 years—gradually attempts to fill her daughter in on her own youth, treading a tightrope between honesty and delicacy.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Thousands of tips poured in, but most led nowhere and no suspect was ever conclusively tied to the crime.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Being conclusively established medical and scientific fact with a powerful expert consensus is a poor shield from this administration’s power to distort.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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While that’s certainly true, many moviegoers don’t seem to be connecting with Smashing Machine thus far, based on the worrisome B- CinemaScore (for an adult drama, that’s like receiving a C).—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Oct. 2025
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In many small Southern towns, and some cities too, that certainly applies to the local hot dog shop.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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And Virginia Beach is definitely at the top of the list for fall weekend getaways.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The universe definitely sent you that sweet baby.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The hardworking forward will surely be heard from in Vancouver at some point this season.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Still, that history is surely not like ours.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The pact is reportedly worth up to $150 million, although that pricetag has shocked industry observers as undoubtedly inflated by the desire of Paramount to bring Weiss, a former opinion writer for the New York Times, into the fold.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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Regardless, Kalshi is, at this point, undoubtedly entangled with the business of sports.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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In some accounts of American history, the novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin decisively turned public opinion against slavery, accomplishing what pamphlets and political rhetoric could not.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
3 Oct. 2025
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After Game 1, in which the Padres’ Nick Pivetta was cruising right up until allowing back-to-back home runs, manager Mike Shildt acted decisively yesterday, replacing Dylan Cease after just 69 pitches (and five strikeouts) through 3 2/3 shutout innings.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The research adds to existing evidence that strong social ties can positively influence healthy aging.—
Rob Williams,
EverydayHealth.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Hamas responded positively to the first two demands, but has not commented on the third.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Definitively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitively. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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