How to Use certainly in a Sentence
certainly
adverb
- The snake that bit her was almost certainly poisonous.
- The new version is most certainly easier to use.
- I'm certainly going to try.
- This year's festival was certainly much better than last year's.
- It will certainly rain tomorrow.
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This is certainly true with the latest phones from both Apple and Google.
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Larry Magid,
The Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2024
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Today the number of deepfakes online is almost certainly in the millions.
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Daniel Byman,
WSJ,
23 Feb. 2023
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That’s certainly the kind of outcome Big Tech has over the years cited as the main reason for keeping its black boxes closed.
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David Meyer,
Fortune,
23 Feb. 2023
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Matsuoka almost certainly wasn’t looking for the answer Ohtani gave him.
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Dylan Hernández,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2023
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That’s difficult to say for sure, but the former teacher and football coach is certainly the least wealthy person on either major party ticket this year.
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Kyle Khan-Mullins,
Forbes,
4 Nov. 2024
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As such, this delegation was almost certainly the first time someone from Japan had ever set foot in New York, and the city made sure to show them a good time.
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Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2023
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That’s certainly what happened Saturday, turning an even game on paper into a lopsided mismatch by the second quarter.
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Theo MacKie,
The Arizona Republic,
25 Feb. 2023
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This will almost certainly mean continued and even increased U.S. and allied support through 2023.
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The Editors,
National Review,
24 Feb. 2023
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If the climb to the top doesn't take your breath away, the 360-degree views from the top certainly will.
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Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Feb. 2024
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It’s certainly had some time in the sun in D2, as well.
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Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
21 Sep. 2024
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And also that there’s a levity to the scenes, and certainly to the one in the kitchen.
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Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
2 Aug. 2023
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The fairly linear melody at the start of the first verse certainly captures the vibe.
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Tom Roland,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 2024
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That said, more rain certainly looks to be in the forecast.
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Mike Snider,
The Indianapolis Star,
16 Aug. 2024
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But without a doubt this was certainly a very large and rare catch for the specie.
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Jim Gronaw,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Aug. 2023
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Prayer groups are certainly one way to help break the addict mind-set.
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Courtland Milloy,
Washington Post,
19 Sep. 2023
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The two certainly are on par, from a salary standpoint.
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Joanna Allhands,
The Arizona Republic,
18 Oct. 2024
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And, if all of the above weren’t enough to lure you in, then the food and drink scene — famous for its mezcal and moles — certainly will.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2023
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Halle certainly knows how to make a statement on the red carpet.
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Erin Clack,
Peoplemag,
7 Sep. 2023
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Safe to say, this certainly feels like Rae’s season to shine.
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Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 July 2023
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Among the red carpet stars that shined this year, Amal Clooney certainly held her own.
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Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
14 Dec. 2023
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And the apple certainly doesn’t fall too far from the tree in their family.
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Angel Saunders,
Peoplemag,
30 Nov. 2023
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Dudamel smiled a lot throughout the evening and certainly here.
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Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2023
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People certainly aren’t looking for the next Game of Thrones or the next world-building show.
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Lacey Rose,
The Hollywood Reporter,
30 Nov. 2023
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While the premise is certainly up for debate, the caliber of the performances is not.
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Emlyn Travis,
EW.com,
2 June 2023
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The loss of Eileen and return of the self-pitying Orwell alter ego are certainly linked.
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Stephen Metcalf,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2024
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