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Recent Examples of definitively
Much of the American public has now seen footage from multiple bystanders, and that evidence does not definitively settle the question of whether Good posed an imminent threat at the moment she was killed.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Nonetheless, none fathered children, meaning Hitler’s bloodline will indeed definitively end after this generation.
—Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 19 Jan. 2026
The film was reviewed favorably and did well, but its prime legacy is the firing and replacement of Stroheim, which Hollywood insiders instantly understood as the moment that definitively solidified the studio system, subordinating directors to producers’ commercial demands and industrial methods.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
According to multiple sources, that is the point at which Alonso began to definitively lose the dressing room.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
The chip shortage lingering from the pandemic definitively ended that streak in 2022, resulting in sales just under 25,000 vehicles, and the nameplate hasn’t fully recovered since.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 14 Jan. 2026
Coroners often lack sufficient evidence to definitively rule a suicide, so the actual proportion of pedestrians with suicidal intent is likely much higher.
—Ian Savage, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2026
Still, Cleveland said there is not enough research to definitively conclude whether turmeric or curcumin is beneficial for any health purposes.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026
Typically more compact and traditionally (but not definitively) armless, side chairs can easily join an existing ensemble of furniture in several rooms, points out Lara Apelian, principal and founder of Lara Apelian Studio.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Nonetheless, none fathered children, meaning Hitler’s bloodline will indeed definitively end after this generation.
—Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 19 Jan. 2026
The film was reviewed favorably and did well, but its prime legacy is the firing and replacement of Stroheim, which Hollywood insiders instantly understood as the moment that definitively solidified the studio system, subordinating directors to producers’ commercial demands and industrial methods.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
According to multiple sources, that is the point at which Alonso began to definitively lose the dressing room.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
The chip shortage lingering from the pandemic definitively ended that streak in 2022, resulting in sales just under 25,000 vehicles, and the nameplate hasn’t fully recovered since.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 14 Jan. 2026
Coroners often lack sufficient evidence to definitively rule a suicide, so the actual proportion of pedestrians with suicidal intent is likely much higher.
—Ian Savage, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2026
Still, Cleveland said there is not enough research to definitively conclude whether turmeric or curcumin is beneficial for any health purposes.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026
Typically more compact and traditionally (but not definitively) armless, side chairs can easily join an existing ensemble of furniture in several rooms, points out Lara Apelian, principal and founder of Lara Apelian Studio.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitively
Adverb
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Ads will be clearly labeled and separate from responses, placed at the bottom of answers when relevant to the conversation, and will not influence ChatGPT’s outputs.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The room was brighter now, and Camilla could see everything more clearly.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Rigorous studies of American adolescents consistently and conclusively show that the black box warnings — which were dramatically amplified in advertisements and in news stories — resulted in dangerous declines in doctor visits and depression diagnosis by about a third.—
Stephen B. Soumerai,
STAT,
7 Jan. 2026
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Radiocarbon dates revealed that the settlement conclusively dates back to the Late Bronze Age and Early Iron Age (3700-800 BCE), according to The Independent UK.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Jessie Buckley is almost certainly going to win an Oscar come March.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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Skinny Pedro must certainly have fallen victim to some kind of sorcery.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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There was definitely heat on the back end, especially in the aftertaste.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Gerard Martin is doing a fine job of partnering Pau Cubarsi in that area of the back line, and so too is Eric Garcia, but reinforcements are definitely needed.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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But Arca always told me to trust him, and surely enough, the song was a hit.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
8 Jan. 2026
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In what is surely the most pawsome news of the day, this means there's an entirely new, adorable, and totally adoptable lineup of furry players to root for.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Due to its wide span, the fiber deployed by the network will undoubtedly run alongside existing fiber in some areas and create duplicative broadband infrastructure.—
Johnny Kampis,
Oc Register,
21 Jan. 2026
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Red light therapy is undoubtedly the at-home device of the moment; but before its crowning, microcurrent, microneedling, and a slew of other skin-care tools that promised to lift, firm, and brighten had their time in the spotlight.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Across marketing, advertising, and media, storytelling has moved decisively out of the creative department and into the boardroom.—
Jordan P. Kelley,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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There’s no question that the company needs to decisively address the issue.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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On December 18, 2025, the North Carolina Chief Medical Examiner’s Office, with assistance from the North Carolina SBI Crime Lab, positively identified the remains as Bethany Brown.—
Mark Price
January 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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After starting positively under Dyche, Forest have lost their past four games, leaving them four points above West Ham in 17th.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Definitively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitively. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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