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definitely

[def-uh-nit-lee] / ˈdɛf ə nɪt li /


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Theo Croker, trumpeter: He was definitely a larger-than-life figure.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

The Maextro, he said, “is definitely challenging the Maybach and the 7-series BMW.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

There’s also cottage cheese chocolate chip “cookie dough” and cottage cheese ice cream — recipes that definitely lean more on the bizarre side.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

American swimmer Hunter Armstrong has said he "definitely" doesn't want to dope for the games, adding: "I personally have taken pride in getting as far as I can on natural God-given talent."

From BBC • May 23, 2026

But even if I liked flowers and wild animals and gazebos —which I definitely don’t—I wouldn’t belong here.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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