incontestably

adverb

Definition of incontestablynext
as in certainly
without any question you are incontestably correct that tomorrow is another day

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incontestably
  1. certainly
  2. definitely
  3. surely
  4. sure
  5. clearly
  6. probably
  7. undoubtedly
  8. indisputably
Adverb
  • This would be a well-below-normal season, and certainly a welcome one for coastal residents in the United States from South Texas to Florida to Maine.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Bringing in the Frenchman would certainly be a statement signing, and significantly boost an attacking line that is depleted following the exit of Mohamed Salah and the long-term loss of Hugo Ekitike to injury.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of certainly
Adverb
  • Snorkeling is definitely out—the deadly air notwithstanding—but perhaps walking along the bottom of a methane lake would be a fun diversion.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 31 July 2026
  • The game definitely has more than a little cell-stage Spore in it.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
Definition of definitely
Adverb
  • While the Fathom will surely attract some Ford truck enthusiasts, its size, price point and electric powertrain all also likely bring in new buyers.
    — Greg Migliore, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Preventing the development of an Iranian nuclear weapon is surely a vital interest, and destroying Iran’s nuclear program is a clear objective that was plausibly attainable.
    — KORI SCHAKE, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • And sure, there will be plenty of noise around legislation and court cases that are currently ongoing off the field.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • But there sure seems to be a correlation between the teams that consistently avoid bad deals and the ones that challenge for the Stanley Cup.
    — Max Bultman, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of sure
Adverb
  • The planet showed a sharp gibbous disk phase, clearly visible even at moderate power.
    — Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Blasi is clearly in form and showed it Tuesday, begging the question whether this may force her team to let her race for a stage.
    — Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of clearly
Adverb
  • Out of the box, my scope was slightly off, probably from travel or shipping.
    — Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • This task force is probably the least likely to help the Fed justify a dovish turn in the short-run.
    — David Zhang, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of probably
Adverb
  • This will undoubtedly start with a Peter/Miles crossover film in some capacity, before Miles and Peter both start making their own movies.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • The crown jewel of Lady Kitty Spencer’s bridal wardrobe was undoubtedly her ceremony dress.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 30 July 2026
Definition of undoubtedly
Adverb
  • With a chance to win another championship on their home turf, the Rams are indisputably all-in.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
  • The exam is indisputably difficult for highly selective schools such as Seoul National, Korea University, and Yonsei, which are collectively referred to by the acronym SKY.
    — Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 19 July 2026
Definition of indisputably
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