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as in certainly
without any question
I know that you can indeed do better than that
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as in definitely
not merely this but also
that is not merely a reason, but is indeed the entire point
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as in actually
to tell the truth
that woman can be difficult—indeed, she can be insufferable
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as in no
how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable
indeed, you really did shave all your hair off!
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Recent Examples of indeed
Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2025
The 14-time Grammy winner’s official fan site, Taylor Nation, reshared the video on X and confirmed that Swift is indeed headed to 30 Rock for a visit with Meyers.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2025
The two were indeed a fun, fine, refreshing, and hilarious pair.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
The pilot was, indeed, very cool.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
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Adverb
The streams from his time in San Francisco, Oakland, and the nation’s capital did indeed feature some of the more frenzied throngs of people screaming his name and reaching out to touch him, held back only by a cadre of burly bodyguards.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2025
The 14-time Grammy winner’s official fan site, Taylor Nation, reshared the video on X and confirmed that Swift is indeed headed to 30 Rock for a visit with Meyers.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2025
The two were indeed a fun, fine, refreshing, and hilarious pair.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
The pilot was, indeed, very cool.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indeed
Adverb
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While that’s certainly true, many moviegoers don’t seem to be connecting with Smashing Machine thus far, based on the worrisome B- CinemaScore (for an adult drama, that’s like receiving a C).—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Oct. 2025
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In many small Southern towns, and some cities too, that certainly applies to the local hot dog shop.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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And Virginia Beach is definitely at the top of the list for fall weekend getaways.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The universe definitely sent you that sweet baby.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Strahm had just retired the right-handed hitting Mookie Betts and has actually been better against right-handers than lefties this season.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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As comedians from Bill Burr to Kevin Hart were slammed for performing at Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival, Dave Chappelle said the Middle Eastern nation is actually more suitable for stand-up than the United States.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
Interjection
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Told no at every turn, Stallone bets everything on himself, holding the line on playing the lead against seemingly impossible odds.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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Every single one of those views came after Hollywood told him no.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The hardworking forward will surely be heard from in Vancouver at some point this season.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Still, that history is surely not like ours.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Continuity errors like this remind us that there are truly artists at work behind the scenes.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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The most terrifying part, however, will truly leave you gagging.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The only people who write him letters are serial killers who adore him, especially serial killers who were portrayed on the Netflix series Mindhunter (which Monster, for some reason, takes a swipe at with a frankly exhausting, metatextual parody).—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
4 Oct. 2025
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These companies can find ways to change conduct and take action, frankly, on Kimmel or there’s going to be additional work for the FCC ahead.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
Interjection
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Why, oh why, do the Rangers keep throwing away almost certain victories in the final minutes of playoff games?—
FILIP BONDY,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2017
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“Indeed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indeed. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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