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Recent Examples of definitively
To this day, no forensic evidence definitively links any of these men to all the murders, leaving the identity of the Monster of Florence an enduring mystery.
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Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
The historian Perry Miller, who first definitively described the technological sublime, in the nineteen-sixties, saw it as a specifically American phenomenon.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
By investigating the mysterious source using supercomputer simulations, the Johns Hopkins researchers have uncovered a new clue that could help to prove the existence of dark matter definitively.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
To definitively identify the problem, grab some lemon-scented dish soap.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
Belle Gunness was never definitively found, and her true death toll remains unknown.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Do any of Tampa, New Jersey, Carolina, Washington, New York or that Florida team, boast definitively better prospects than this Toronto team?
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Getting dressed up counts, polished in a new chic and definitively not casual [way].
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Only two murders have been definitively attributed to Gein.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
The historian Perry Miller, who first definitively described the technological sublime, in the nineteen-sixties, saw it as a specifically American phenomenon.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
By investigating the mysterious source using supercomputer simulations, the Johns Hopkins researchers have uncovered a new clue that could help to prove the existence of dark matter definitively.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
To definitively identify the problem, grab some lemon-scented dish soap.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
Belle Gunness was never definitively found, and her true death toll remains unknown.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Do any of Tampa, New Jersey, Carolina, Washington, New York or that Florida team, boast definitively better prospects than this Toronto team?
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Getting dressed up counts, polished in a new chic and definitively not casual [way].
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Only two murders have been definitively attributed to Gein.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitively
Adverb
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But the Juventus coach clearly does pay attention to what is said about him and his team.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Dallas Federal Reserve’s September Energy Survey noted that the energy business activity index, the broadest measure of energy firm conditions, remained clearly in negative territory.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Their origin and purpose are yet to be conclusively established, but European leaders have linked their appearance to Moscow.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
10 Oct. 2025
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Thousands of tips poured in, but most led nowhere and no suspect was ever conclusively tied to the crime.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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But, in his first game back from a knee sprain, Bichette certainly didn’t look comfortable doing it.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Kansas redshirt-sophomore guard Elmarko Jackson certainly showed Friday he’s recovered from patellar tendon surgery that forced him to redshirt the 2024-25 campaign.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The vibes are definitely compromised around Anfield.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Some other state, possibly culminating in a singularity but definitely not an inflationary state itself, must have preceded it.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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This was an impressive tournament that will have surely turned heads.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Many blue-city residents who have noticed a decrease in crime surely appreciate the safer streets, an environment that tired old No Kings boomers will never have to navigate.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Whatever the case, those watching Zeena’s behavior on the clip were undoubtedly entertained by her response to the situation.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Selena Quintanilla is undoubtedly one of the pinnacles of Latin music.—
Evan Burke,
Billboard,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Nor can it be ruled out that China, while normally cautious, might instead act decisively against Taiwan at a point of crisis for Kyiv, since the West would likely be more distracted.—
Lyle Goldstein,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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When words, ideology, and actions align, democracies must treat threats as credible and prepare to respond decisively.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Earlier this month, the Valencia County Sheriff’s Office (VCSO) announced that thanks to a collaboration between investigators and the DNA Doe Project, the remains have been positively identified as Lisa Marie Vernon of Albuquerque.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Trump is a fan of the Ford F-150 and has responded positively to reports that the Japanese government is considering buying dozens of the pickups.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Definitively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitively. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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