as in certainly
without any question
given his experience, he is unquestionably the right person for this job
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Recent Examples of unquestionably
In a battle between a supposedly elite 49ers offense and an unquestionably elite Seahawks defense, there was no question which was the better operation.
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Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
Expectations Sweden is unquestionably the best non-North American team, and they should be treated as a real threat to win gold on their own merits.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
In 2025, former G League players, who while playing in the G League are unquestionably pro athletes who earn salaries and are union members, were deemed eligible to play Division I college basketball.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Despite these gains, the family’s ability to pay for college was unquestionably dependent on scholarships and other aid.
—Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2025
Not to mention, Stevenson and Henderson are unquestionably better together in a split backfield rather than either one of them taking a lion’s share of the carries.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
As Lego space sets go, this is unquestionably one of the best for Lego purists.
—Alexander Cox, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2025
As for the 30-year term, while unquestionably higher than what was available during the pandemic, this rate is still significantly lower than the 7%-plus that was listed for buyers as recently as January.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
Adolescents are unquestionably at risk.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 14 Dec. 2025
Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
Expectations Sweden is unquestionably the best non-North American team, and they should be treated as a real threat to win gold on their own merits.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
In 2025, former G League players, who while playing in the G League are unquestionably pro athletes who earn salaries and are union members, were deemed eligible to play Division I college basketball.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Despite these gains, the family’s ability to pay for college was unquestionably dependent on scholarships and other aid.
—Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2025
Not to mention, Stevenson and Henderson are unquestionably better together in a split backfield rather than either one of them taking a lion’s share of the carries.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
As Lego space sets go, this is unquestionably one of the best for Lego purists.
—Alexander Cox, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2025
As for the 30-year term, while unquestionably higher than what was available during the pandemic, this rate is still significantly lower than the 7%-plus that was listed for buyers as recently as January.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
Adolescents are unquestionably at risk.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 14 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unquestionably
Adverb
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Teams that may have some postseason games to play are certainly showing themselves as playoff scenarios take shape in KC-area and regional college football.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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Even on Saturday, in a game that was almost certainly his best, Michkov was on the ice for just 14 minutes and 10 seconds.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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All told, whether a dive bar is in a downtown area, off a busy main street or hidden in a neighborhood, these are beloved spots that draw regulars and newcomers for the drinks, perhaps a good bar burger, but definitely the camaraderie.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Except, of course, there definitely have been Mexicans protesting ICE actions, flying Mexican flags and saying California and Texas were stolen from them.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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But Arca always told me to trust him, and surely enough, the song was a hit.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
8 Jan. 2026
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In what is surely the most pawsome news of the day, this means there's an entirely new, adorable, and totally adoptable lineup of furry players to root for.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Pretty sure there never was any proof of reimbursement.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Marissa, who doesn't want to live happily ever after with a kidnapper, liar, and murderer, sure does.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Ahmad Moten was fortunate not to be called for what was clearly a late hit.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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But Ocampo says it cannot clearly be determined whether that was the case or if they were discounted shipments, with some kind of quid pro quo — perhaps the deployment of doctors — or as humanitarian aid.—
María Verza,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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That probably stems from the extraordinary effort his players have produced across this block of fixtures.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Newsom’s closure of that highway, where shrapnel actually fell on police vehicles, probably saved both lives and plenty of property damage.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The timing is curious, of course, and the optics here will undoubtedly be improved.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Though the dominant theme is undoubtedly mushrooms, other collections surface throughout the space.—
Laura May Todd,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Unquestionably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unquestionably. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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