as in definitely
without any question
certainly, you can come to the party
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This is certainly Kenny Atkinson’s first real chance at guiding a team to a title, something precious few coaches ever get the opportunity to do.
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Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Kate is pretty much a matzo ball expert as far as I'm concerned, and certainly as compared to me.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
This case is rife with political overtones and certainly the issues are that way.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
While the generosity of private fundraising is certainly a boon to Maryland libraries, the notion of supplanting public dollars with private funds to staff and operate an institution as democratic as the public library threatens its ability to serve the public good.
—Morgan Lehr Miller, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2025
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Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Kate is pretty much a matzo ball expert as far as I'm concerned, and certainly as compared to me.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
This case is rife with political overtones and certainly the issues are that way.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
While the generosity of private fundraising is certainly a boon to Maryland libraries, the notion of supplanting public dollars with private funds to staff and operate an institution as democratic as the public library threatens its ability to serve the public good.
—Morgan Lehr Miller, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2025
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Intelligent zombies are definitely not a positive development.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This floral midi dress will definitely be in my style rotation, thanks to a V-neckline, fabric belt, and ruffled high-low hemline.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
13 Apr. 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
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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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That sure seems like the king of all tells that the Wild aren’t going to wait for Buium to be an injury replacement or series momentum-shifter out of the bullpen a game or two in.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Get a first look at Feldman’s character below — Pete sure is happy about Kyle’s visit!—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
17 Apr. 2025
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Harvard’s refusal to comply with numerous demands from the U.S. Government reveals a fundamental principle too often forgotten in leadership circles: organizational integrity requires the courage of its leaders to clearly draw boundaries and defend them unequivocally.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Roach is, clearly, among fashion’s most powerful pedagogues.—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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Honestly, the matzo balls are probably going to be better.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Mini Countryman's biggest problem is probably the Hyundai Kona EV, which not only goes a lot further on a single charge but also has a starting price that's more than $12,000 cheaper, albeit with about 100 hp (75 kW) less to play with.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
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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In Season 4, the challenges don’t quite stack up, and there’s a reluctance on the creators’ part to really sink their teeth into the whirlwind of producing late-night TV.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Certainly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certainly. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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