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
While Rare Beauty has already dabbled with a luminous powder blush and a cream blush, this Bouncy Blush is definitely the first of its kind.
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Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 28 Mar. 2025
The phrase one size fits all definitely doesn’t apply to even the best bras.
—Bianca London, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025
Maybe, but definitely not this performance by one of the most exciting bands from Chicago in a minute.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The musical definitely shines a humorous spotlight on the pressure kids are under to excel.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
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Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 28 Mar. 2025
The phrase one size fits all definitely doesn’t apply to even the best bras.
—Bianca London, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025
Maybe, but definitely not this performance by one of the most exciting bands from Chicago in a minute.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The musical definitely shines a humorous spotlight on the pressure kids are under to excel.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitely
Adverb
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While Roblox shareholders have also certainly noticed the early success of A Minecraft Movie, the market is not sending clear signals.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Although Obama’s circumstances as wife to a president are certainly extraordinary, her comments immediately resonated with women across the country because of their universality.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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But the potential credibility risks, while still extant, would surely be lower than with any deployment of land forces.—
Andrew Carey,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Berta’s vision for his new club surely features the Premier League trophy.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Jokes aside, this Phillies team sure looks to have a higher ceiling than the one that fell two wins shy of the championship.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Missouri had lost four of its last five entering the tournament, and the Tigers sure looked like a slumping team in the first half.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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So, recent history is clearly not an indication of future performance.—
Cicely Jones,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The piece thankfully stops short of being a hagiography of Murrow: the point is made that by stepping so far out into partisan waters as distinct from just reporting the news, the great newsman opened the door to partisan attacks on a clearly partisan media.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Unfortunately, probably none of them run Hollywood studios.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2025
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The ocean is probably our largest possible carbon sink.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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But is this really a new concept, or just a rebranding?—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Drinking more water really is key to glowing skin, an extra few hours of sleep does more… Accessorize Pearl Jam Pearls are back, as one look at the Paris runways will attest.—
Michael Odell,
Air Mail,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Definitely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitely. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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