certainly
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
RFK Jr. and I will almost certainly have our strange voices for the rest of our lives.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
“It certainly sounds like he’s talking about John Roberts,” said Kevin McMahon, a political scientist at Trinity College who studies the Supreme Court, referring to the chief justice.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Kendall rejected the claim, saying: "It's certainly not written any of my laws that we're doing around social media and online safety."
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Meanwhile, the other half of Pearce’s stagflation formula, the unemployment rate, hasn’t really raised red flags, although labor conditions have certainly been choppy so far this year.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
And I certainly hope you resist that temptation!
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
Vocabulary lists containing certainly
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -ly
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll, Chapters 4–6
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Novel Study: Barrio Boy, Parts 1–3
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
