undoubtedly

adverb

Definition of undoubtedlynext
as in certainly
without any question we will undoubtedly have to do some editing of our home video

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Recent Examples of undoubtedly 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 The work of harm-reduction advocates at the time undoubtedly saved lives. — Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 But in the biggest box-office year since COVID, the studio undoubtedly feels pressure — to both pay off the hype and those actors’ salaries as well as reestablish itself as a reliable moneymaker. — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 30 July 2026 Changing that would undoubtedly ruffle some feathers, but some offerings at the food court do come and go. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026 Busch was a two-time Cup champion and undoubtedly a future Hall of Famer. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 Accidents can happen, and the best pet-friendly hotels will undoubtedly understand this. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026 The most iconic style of elegant flat sandals is undoubtedly by Hermès. — Selene Oliva, Glamour, 26 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undoubtedly
  1. certainly
  2. definitely
  3. surely
  4. sure
  5. probably
  6. clearly
  7. likely
Adverb
  • Jackson was certainly excited about that after being stepped on during an early part of 2025 training camp caused him to a miss a significant chunk of time.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • Emma, on the other hand, certainly knows what that role is — now grown up and a mom herself.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 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
  • Gavin John Slowly but surely, every building in Fort Albany saw a strand of fiber drop from overhead and come through a box drilled into the wall, ready to connect to a router.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2026
  • Trump would surely claim that the statute of limitations on his criminal charges has expired.
    — Chris Brennan, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • Louis Varland being a better trade deadline pickup from that Twins bullpen than Griffin Jax sure is something else.
    — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • Kennedy, a shortstop who hails from Fort Worth, improved his play dramatically after undergoing LASIK surgery, and scouts sure took notice.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
Definition of sure
Adverb
  • There’s nothing unique about hating high school, but most people who vow never to return to their hometowns probably don’t hail from New York City.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 27 July 2026
  • If a false accusation appears on a high-authority site, creating a blog post on your company website probably won't outrank it.
    — Victoria Marshall, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of probably
Adverb
  • With Cincinnati clearly swinging for the fences after an active offseason in hopes of maximizing quarterback Joe Burrow’s prime, Pitcher could receive an even larger spotlight.
    — Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • The true number of cases is in the thousands, clearly exceeding the country’s standard range of between 2,000 and 5,000 in recent years.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026
Definition of clearly
Adverb
  • If the prosecution files a motion for summary disposition, the presiding judge — Hippler, in Kohberger’s case — will likely schedule a hearing.
    — Alex Brizee July 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
  • These are the homes ultra-wealthy buyers want, but the supply of this prime real estate is limited, meaning prices for the properties have gone up significantly and will likely continue to do so, Bozovic said.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Definition of likely

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