inarguably

adverb

(ˌ)i-ˈnär-gyə-wə-blē How to pronounce inarguably (audio)
Definition of inarguablynext
as in certainly
without any question was inarguably the most important factor in our victory over the other team

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Recent Examples of inarguably Another major catalyst for the commercial momentum is inarguably SpaceX itself, which has Musk behind it as founder, CEO, and hype man for both the company and for space as a mainstream concept. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 The novel, inarguably ambitious in scope, begs questions of form and content, and the possibilities and pitfalls of publishing outside traditional pathways. — Keziah Weir, Vanity Fair, 13 Aug. 2026 In September 2023, as the Kansas City Chiefs set out to win a second consecutive Super Bowl, Brittany Mahomes was inarguably the most talked-about WAG in the NFL. — Lisa Gutierrez july 1, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 Summer is inarguably tank top season given that soaring temperatures make the thought of having anything beyond a sliver of fabric feel unbearable. — Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for inarguably
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inarguably
  1. certainly
  2. definitely
  3. surely
  4. sure
  5. clearly
  6. probably
  7. undoubtedly
Adverb
  • The song makes clear that while Jake Shane might not be this generation’s Truman Capote, Troye Sivan certainly isn’t either.
    — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026
  • There’s certainly many of these systems that have been found in nature, but a good number of them have gone on to be developed into useful tools.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of certainly
Adverb
  • Mayer also clarified that a new single is definitely coming this year.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2026
  • El Pollo Loco, which is headquartered in Costa Mesa, definitely is on the move.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of definitely
Adverb
  • Tyson, a student of boxing history, surely would have appreciated a deeper discussion of the role of the Black heavyweight champion in culture.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Unbearably painful and enraging for the one, surely pretty darn awkward for the other.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • With all the consternation around bond yields and energy prices — topped off with new data showing potential cracks in the artificial intelligence trade — Wall Street could sure use some positive news.
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Wow, the brown Democratic candidate calling the white Republican candidate a dumb immigrant — California politics sure have changed!
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of sure
Adverb
  • Problems emerge when those distinctive flavors don’t incorporate into the overall mix or too clearly smack of other artists’ sauce.
    — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The key is helping prospective employers clearly see how those strengths translate to their current needs.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of clearly
Adverb
  • After all, Jonathan, who was probably alive for President Andrew Jackson's second inauguration in 1833, is still thriving.
    — KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • But being an editor probably makes writing first drafts harder, or at least slower.
    — Lola Seaton, The New York Review of Books, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of probably
Adverb
  • That celebration undoubtedly would last quite a bit longer than his trips around the bases.
    — Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Overall, Fight To Unite was undoubtedly a success, both as a benefit show for Siempre Unidos (an organization providing support to families affected by ICE) and as the best option for a punk rock festival in Los Angeles this year.
    — Josh Chesler, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of undoubtedly

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