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as in limited
having distinct or certain limits
there should be a definite scope to your paper on the campaign for women's rights because you obviously cannot cover the whole history in five pages
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2
as in explicit
so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning
a definite instruction not to let anyone in the house while the parents were out for the evening
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as in absolute
having no exceptions or restrictions
the house is a definite bargain by today's standards
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Recent Examples of definite
Despite that, her royal status has come with one definite perk.
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Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
There is a definite increase in riders who camp out, play loud music, are menacing, smoke, or walk back and forth selling products or asking for handouts and riders who shout, swear and intimidate.
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Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Of course, there are definite drawbacks to this method, such as making your car more vulnerable to theft or vandalism, not to mention damage in the event of an unexpected rainstorm.
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Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
Critics wound up simmering down to 66% fresh on Masters of the Universe but audience seemed to be alright with it at 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, and a 65% definite recommend.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
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Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
There is a definite increase in riders who camp out, play loud music, are menacing, smoke, or walk back and forth selling products or asking for handouts and riders who shout, swear and intimidate.
—
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Of course, there are definite drawbacks to this method, such as making your car more vulnerable to theft or vandalism, not to mention damage in the event of an unexpected rainstorm.
—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
Critics wound up simmering down to 66% fresh on Masters of the Universe but audience seemed to be alright with it at 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, and a 65% definite recommend.
—
Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for definite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for definite
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Super Bowl veteran Matthew Stafford, on the verge of his 18th season, will get limited snaps in the offseason, leaving Bennett and Simpson to take additional first-team snaps.
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While the numbers of comedies on the ballot stayed almost level with last year (up very slightly to 71 from 69), dramas dropped from 126 in 2025 to 110 this year, and limited/anthology series are down to 31, from 44 last year.
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The decentralized group, created by 15-year-old Bradley Chance Cadenhead in Stephenville, targets children through social media, gaming platforms and messaging apps to coerce them into self-harm and sharing explicit content.
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Samaritaine is explicit about this positioning.
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Be highly suspicious of content that offers simple, absolute solutions to complex medical conditions.
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The Dutton side of Dutton Ranch is mostly represented by Carter, whose quasi-romance with Oreana Jackson bogged down last week’s episode, and who this week is an absolute mess.
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Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, continues to defy time at the World Cup, embodying the finite nature of elite careers.
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Big dreams have a tendency to shape-shift when they are transformed into earthbound finite reality.
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There has been no definitive declaration about which direction this team will take.
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Moreover, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh did a good job at his first post-meeting press conference last week, and the potential for a definitive agreement to end the war with Iran bodes well for the global economy.
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Human rights groups have called for the immediate and unconditional release of Abu Safiya amid reports that he has been denied food and proper medical care and has been subjected to abuse.
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His philosophy centers on the concept of unconditional love.
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Researchers observed signs of fishing pressure within its already restricted range, and some localities where walking sharks were reportedly once common no longer appear to support populations.
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The first, and most obvious, is the growing sense of an emergent player empowerment era, one in which the line between restricted and unrestricted free agency continues to blur.
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Even though the film had no specific political focus.
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The specific programs targeted by the EPA regulate emissions from vehicles, lawn and garden equipment, and generators.
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“Definite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definite. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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