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Recent Examples of definitively
While the report makes clear there is one entrance wound, the medical examiner could not definitively say how many wounds there were but also could not exclude the possibility of more than one.
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Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 9 Sep. 2025
But Craig didn’t definitively retire the character.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
Once the box is opened, the cat is definitively alive or dead, but before, unwitnessed, is the cat alive or dead or both?
—Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2025
The researchers behind the study analyzed data across 345 prior studies, including over 124,000 participants who completed the UCLA Loneliness Scale between 1976 and 2019, to conclude that loneliness is definitively rising and has become a pressing problem.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Thus, Cadillac definitively proved that the V-Series badge wasn’t just a marketing exercise.
—Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2025
He is suspected of having been responsible for the deaths of others, including his brother Henry, but the authorities were unable to connect him definitively to any of the cases.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
Other Ways To Deter Wasps Whether a fake wasp nest works or not is hard to say definitively, but it’s best used in conjunction with other deterrents.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025
Such a reaction, brought about so quickly, would be easier to explain away if Avi’s life was definitively a tragedy.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Aug. 2025
Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 9 Sep. 2025
But Craig didn’t definitively retire the character.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
Once the box is opened, the cat is definitively alive or dead, but before, unwitnessed, is the cat alive or dead or both?
—Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2025
The researchers behind the study analyzed data across 345 prior studies, including over 124,000 participants who completed the UCLA Loneliness Scale between 1976 and 2019, to conclude that loneliness is definitively rising and has become a pressing problem.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Thus, Cadillac definitively proved that the V-Series badge wasn’t just a marketing exercise.
—Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2025
He is suspected of having been responsible for the deaths of others, including his brother Henry, but the authorities were unable to connect him definitively to any of the cases.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
Other Ways To Deter Wasps Whether a fake wasp nest works or not is hard to say definitively, but it’s best used in conjunction with other deterrents.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025
Such a reaction, brought about so quickly, would be easier to explain away if Avi’s life was definitively a tragedy.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitively
Adverb
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The 27-year-old bluegrass performer pulled in five CMA Award nominations this year, clearly charming critics with his grooving neo-traditional stylings that hearken back to the1990s.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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In any case, now Jeremiah has to trade a rent-free room at Steven’s apartment for a rent-free room at Denise’s, but clearly, being broke does wonders for the spirit.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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While screen technology that cuts blue light down to 1% is impressive compared with current technology, blue light in general isn’t conclusively bad for your health.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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These candidates were possibly gravitational wave signals that looked promising but still needed more analysis to conclusively confirm.—
Bill Smith,
JSTOR Daily,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The small increase in inflation is almost certainly due to Trump’s tariffs.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025
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Carlsbad certainly belongs in the talk for the most complete teams in the section.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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While there is definitely debate on whether or not the graphic videos of Kirk’s death should be shown, those rejoicing in his death are receiving rapid retribution.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Mike's definitely got his own thing, his own voice and everything.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Aside from these Netflix originals, the streaming platform is also home to a vast number of other documentary films and series that will surely stand the test of time and span a variety of topics.—
Christopher Rosa,
Glamour,
10 Sep. 2025
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For Barker, announcing the deal with three of Hollywood’s great horror producers surely helped drive anticipation for Obsession and drove Focus and other buyers to mark it as a must-watch out of the festival.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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And right now, the online store has released a bevy of products under $40 that are undoubtedly making it on my next trip.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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The legendary Tiger Woods undoubtedly stands out in Bradley's list of supporters.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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But Brazil’s judiciary chose to act decisively.—
Julia Vargas Jones,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Now that Silksong has been available for about a week, though, that discussion has turned decisively toward seemingly endless takes on the game's relative difficulty (or lack thereof).—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Organizations actively developing ProSocial AI become magnets for engineers, data scientists, and ethicists who want meaningful work that contributes positively to society.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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But Phillies fans would be positively irate if their team let Schwarber slip through the cracks.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Definitively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitively. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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