as in definitely
without any question
certainly, you can come to the party
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There is certainly no mention of Audrey, a quiet yet quick-witted Black woman who lasted one year as an assistant before moving on to get her teaching degree.
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Maris Kreizman
july 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
The public certainly does love seeing the two stars out and about together, with photos of Swift and Kelce attending the Stanley Cup Finals together recently sending the internet into a tailspin.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 1 July 2025
At $1,500, the 10 Recumbent Bike is certainly an investment.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 1 July 2025
Social networks are only making this situation worse, and the creation of closed bubbles certainly doesn’t help, either.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2025
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Maris Kreizman
july 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
The public certainly does love seeing the two stars out and about together, with photos of Swift and Kelce attending the Stanley Cup Finals together recently sending the internet into a tailspin.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 1 July 2025
At $1,500, the 10 Recumbent Bike is certainly an investment.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 1 July 2025
Social networks are only making this situation worse, and the creation of closed bubbles certainly doesn’t help, either.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certainly
Adverb
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The color blocking on the hips definitely gives it a flattering shape.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
14 July 2025
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The report is out via Bloomberg, and while a number of these are not likely to shock you, there are definitely some interesting surprises to be found.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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The predominantly green design with contrasting swirls of gold, red, and black will surely make its mark in the minds of onlookers.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Those words surely thrill Herrmann, who has been coaching tennis or pickleball for 40-plus years.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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So sure, hop into season 3 now, or just wait a month until Netflix scoops it up.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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And sure, your patio furniture set is important, but a little decor goes a long way to make an outdoor space more personal and cozy.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
11 July 2025
Adverb
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But, in a way, even this backlash is a backhanded recognition of the moment; the Administration, and its supporters in the fossil-fuel industry, clearly consider this the last possible moment to stifle the sun.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
9 July 2025
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Footage from a sheriff’s helicopter showed Rendon raising his arm, but the grainy video does not show clearly whether the gun went toward deputies or his own head.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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David Berding/Getty Images The imaginations of everyone in the press room probably ran wild when Homa said this.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Gordon doesn’t remember what sparked the idea, probably a Radio Shack catalog or inspiration from writer and inventor Forrest Mims.—
Brandon Sneed,
Rolling Stone,
6 July 2025
Adverb
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Each suite has its own floor, but the public spaces are where the hotel really shines.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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For as all-encompassing as the laws of physics are in our daily lives, especially behind the wheel, humankind really has taken them for granted.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Certainly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certainly. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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