as in certainly
without any question
that is definitely the kind of dog we're looking to adopt
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Recent Examples of definitely
Cats can definitely provide affection, loyalty, and support.
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Mallory Arnold, Outside Online, 25 May 2025
Richter said the area has definitely seen its ups and downs since the fire.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 25 May 2025
There is definitely no better reunion than a she-wolf with her pack.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 25 May 2025
Dylan, not so much, but Ayden definitely has vivid memories of being on television.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 25 May 2025
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Mallory Arnold, Outside Online, 25 May 2025
Richter said the area has definitely seen its ups and downs since the fire.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 25 May 2025
There is definitely no better reunion than a she-wolf with her pack.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 25 May 2025
Dylan, not so much, but Ayden definitely has vivid memories of being on television.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitely
Adverb
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Nonetheless, investors should certainly be mindful of the inherent risks.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The pressure was certainly on for Maydon, 25, who helped rev up the crowd for the evening’s headlining acts: Peso Pluma and Shakira.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
Adverb
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For the Braves to make an eighth consecutive postseason appearance, Strider will surely need to have a big part in getting them there.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Musk has clashed with regulators in numerous ways over the years and leveled criticisms of outdated bureaucracy that may be justified and surely inform his later efforts at DOGE.—
Eric Mack,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Adverb
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Of course, that’s a conversation for the fall (though the weather in Minneapolis and Detroit this week sure feels like playoff weather).—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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And if anybody thinks things get easier now that the Celtics have been booted all the way to next season must have missed what the Pacers just did to the Cavaliers, whose regular season sure was better than Boston’s.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
20 May 2025
Adverb
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Only this time, Trump’s ambush was far more clearly choreographed, and thus somewhat less unstylish.—
Jonny Steinberg,
Time,
22 May 2025
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Attorneys who are mentally well are more likely to think more clearly, make better decisions and engage more meaningfully with clients and colleagues.—
Raquel Gomes,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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His season is probably over due to the nature of the injury.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Who else is in Pillion? Aside from starring Skarsgård, Pillion also stars Melling, who has been featured in The Queen’s Gambit, but is probably most well-known for playing Dudley Dursley in the Harry Potter film series as a child.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
19 May 2025
Adverb
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No team besides the Pittsburgh Pirates is really out of the NL Central race, but the Cubs have the opportunity to really run away with it.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Could iPhones really cost $3,500? President Donald Trump is threatening a tariff of at least 25% on Apple if iPhones are not manufactured or built in the United States.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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“Definitely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitely. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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