1
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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3
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
The unspoiled beaches are a definite draw for beachcombers, shell collectors and sandcastle builders.
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Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Fall Plants For This Method Although mums are a definite favorite for fall planters and porches, there are so many more seasonal fall plant options that may even last longer.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Riley did not have definite updates on Sanders’ and Jordan’s health after the game.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
That was a definite positive for MU’s squad.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2025
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Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Fall Plants For This Method Although mums are a definite favorite for fall planters and porches, there are so many more seasonal fall plant options that may even last longer.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Riley did not have definite updates on Sanders’ and Jordan’s health after the game.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
That was a definite positive for MU’s squad.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definite
Adjective
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Originally launched in 2009 as a limited-edition design, the kit includes a unique box with a canvas Baguette, made of perforated cotton and decorated with an FF clasp.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Overall, this financialization has transformed the way those with limited incomes are able to obtain shelter – including the owners of mobile homes.—
Cassie Powell,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Not in any explicit way—my father wasn’t the cranky, alcoholic ex-minor league baseball player who drove around Los Angeles with his pool cleaning equipment in the back of his Cadillac convertible played by Matthau.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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In a robot like Shakey, the map is explicit.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Following a few months of absolute chaos, as Nuno Espirito Santo talked himself out of a job and was replaced by Ange Postecoglou — a man with a footballing ethos that could not have been more different — Dyche is very much needed, as a steady hand on the tiller.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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But honestly, the last three months of rehearsals, getting to know each other, have been an absolute joy for everyone involved.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Deliver Me from Nowhere focuses on Bruce Springsteen in the midst of a depressive episode, struggling to create something meaningful and finite, while suicidal ideation plays discordant sounds in his head.—
Richard Newby,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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Blain, who serves as the organization's CEO, additionally noted these operations have finite resources.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Nothing definitive from Roseman.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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But the answer that emerges from a review of Cheney’s actions and statements appears to be a definitive no.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In a heartfelt tribute shared on Instagram, the princess thanked her mom for her unconditional support.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Your love for the city, your team, and its players is unconditional.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Leroy and his friend Pauly Russo (Rudy Mancuso) immediately notice the numerous restricted areas, which appear to interfere with sacred Indigenous grounds.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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The process typically lasts only a few minutes per sheep and is done at least once a year to prevent health complications such as overheating, flystrike, and restricted movement caused by excess wool growth.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The work, led by Professor Zijian Li, confirms that the synergistic effect of K+ and C3N4 co-intercalation significantly reduces the electrostatic interaction between Zn2+ and the [VOn] layer, improves the specific capacity and cycling stability.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Get specific prompts to optimize emails, memos and presentations for tone, context and audience.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Definite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definite. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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