decidedly

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In the world of men’s fashion, Florsheim is a widely available and decidedly midtier option; it typically retails for about $145.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

A 38-year-old unmarried man who has worked in a bookstore for the last 20 years, he is decidedly a creature of habit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Yet it simultaneously professes anxiety about an Asian American who has decidedly not stood apart from American institutions and culture: After graduating from Yale Law School, Wang clerked for two Supreme Court justices.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

London Theatre praised the play in its four-star review and said "it is decidedly modern in its outlook, colloquial speech, and, most potently, impact".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Hazel was decidedly late, and she had endured enough days with Mrs. Jacobs to know how this was going to go.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu