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Recent Examples of definitively
Depending on the picture mode, the color accuracy with default settings ranged from more than acceptable by most people's standards to definitively good.
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M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Reading it offers the chance to confirm definitively to your group chat that, no, BDSM-style power plays do not show up in the original—but there are enough disinterments, shocking turns, and ghost sightings to make up for them.
—Rhian Sasseen, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
Trump, however, did not definitively say that Iranian Tomahawk missiles were used.
—Rebecca Shabad, NBC news, 10 Mar. 2026
Other cases involved boat strikes or could not be definitively categorized.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The reason why the Bride is so ripe for pastiche is because, in the years after her debut, attempts to definitively expand her story were often strange and lopsided.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 7 Mar. 2026
Scientists are uncertain about Tanyka’s full body shape because only jaw fossils have been definitively linked to the species.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
Scientists are uncertain about the full body shape of Tanyka because only jaw fossils have been definitively linked to the species.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
This category now may be the toughest of all to call definitively.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Reading it offers the chance to confirm definitively to your group chat that, no, BDSM-style power plays do not show up in the original—but there are enough disinterments, shocking turns, and ghost sightings to make up for them.
—Rhian Sasseen, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
Trump, however, did not definitively say that Iranian Tomahawk missiles were used.
—Rebecca Shabad, NBC news, 10 Mar. 2026
Other cases involved boat strikes or could not be definitively categorized.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The reason why the Bride is so ripe for pastiche is because, in the years after her debut, attempts to definitively expand her story were often strange and lopsided.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 7 Mar. 2026
Scientists are uncertain about Tanyka’s full body shape because only jaw fossils have been definitively linked to the species.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
Scientists are uncertain about the full body shape of Tanyka because only jaw fossils have been definitively linked to the species.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
This category now may be the toughest of all to call definitively.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitively
Adverb
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The Rangers are also clearly in win-now mode, though, and can only afford so much time for development at the big league level.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The culling perfectly played into ongoing fears that AI automation is coming for white-collar jobs, a major job market and economic disruption that workers are becoming increasingly worried about — and which clearly has execs salivating.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
5 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Finally, though, scientists have been able to conclusively rule out a lunar impact when asteroid 2024 YR4 is in our cosmic neighborhood in a few years.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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The oil and gas industry has helped prove, conclusively, that oil and natural gas production and environmental stewardship are compatible.—
Edward Cross,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Which is certainly an admirable approach, albeit a rather idealistic strategy in a state of nearly 23 million voters, spread over roughly 800 miles from north to south.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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While his legacy was certainly felt in Send Help, Jeff Probst was unfortunately too busy with Tribal Council to make a cameo.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Imaging can raise suspicion, but the only definitive diagnosis comes from pathology, typically after a hysterectomy—definitely not an option for me at this point.—
L'Oreal Thompson Payton,
SELF,
6 Mar. 2026
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Wild fans pining for a reunion of brothers at the trade deadline definitely got one.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The Tigers, who will pay their ace $32 million this season after losing to him in arbitration, surely harbor similar concerns.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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PepsiCo surely pays for the Gatorade coolers loitering behind the benches.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
8 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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These scenarios played out again and again, undoubtedly hundreds of thousands of times.—
Barbara Byer,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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Contemporary romantic comedies undoubtedly reflect our times back to us, and can do so with greater inclusivity and intersectional awareness than a historically accurate Austen adaptation ever could, to be sure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Watching the institution pivot swiftly and decisively to a new steward — and one receiving presidential embrace — underscored how completely Owens had been cast aside.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Mar. 2026
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Abbott decisively beat Huffines in the former senator’s effort to unseat him in 2022.—
Karen Brooks Harper
Austin Bureau,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Beyond his academic commitment, Carson is always willing to lend a hand to classmates and contributes positively to the classroom community.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Mar. 2026
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Berkshire Hathaway 's resumption of share buybacks and a personal stock purchase by new CEO Greg Abel were viewed positively by analysts, though most said the moves don't meaningfully change the investment case for the name.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Definitively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitively. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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