undoubtedly

adverb

Definition of undoubtedlynext
as in certainly
without any question we will undoubtedly have to do some editing of our home video

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undoubtedly
  1. certainly
  2. definitely
  3. surely
  4. sure
  5. probably
  6. clearly
  7. likely
Adverb
  • When Lady Gaga releases a new album, the world pays attention, and that has certainly been the case with Mayhem.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • That was certainly part of the conversation when the team, after losing Joe Musgrove to Tommy John surgery, talked with Morejón in November to assess and discuss options for 2025.
    — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of certainly
Adverb
  • What makes Kylie Jenner's glossy French nails so special and how to recreate them: A pastel pink is definitely one of the spring colors for 2025.
    — Lena Raab, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Allen definitely deserved that money after winning NFL MVP last season and leading the Bills to their fifth consecutive division title.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of definitely
Adverb
  • To be 100 per cent, 100 per cent of the time is surely your best chance of beating Liverpool.
    — George Caulkin, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Hepburn will have to have a better performance here to give Louisville a chance to win, and the senior guard will surely be up for the challenge.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • Other old videos let us into a fertility struggle, and Erin sure seems mad at Charlie for whatever happened.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Her Board of Governors Award from the ASC on February 22 sure had a valedictory feel to it.
    — Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 25 Feb. 2025
Definition of sure
Adverb
  • Expect a rough battle, lots of fireworks, and most probably a long shutdown.
    — Richard McGahey, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
  • And honestly, like Toby says in the film, people are probably the biggest thing to be afraid of, more than stepping on venomous snakes.
    — Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of probably
Adverb
  • Because the fight is clearly linked to MMFA's use of X's services, MMFA wants the California district court to settle the litigation.
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The biggest impact will clearly be to the state’s main economic engine — tourism.
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of clearly
Adverb
  • The philosopher dedicated his 1934 book Art as Experience to Barnes, suggesting the relationship was to some degree reciprocal, though the $5,000-a-year stipend Barnes arranged for Dewey likely helped.
    — Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 12 Mar. 2025
  • All in all, De Los delivered likely the most-paisa music event of the week thus far.
    — Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of likely
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