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also categoric
as in definite
having no exceptions or restrictions
a categorical denial of the rumors that the celebrities were planning to get married
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Recent Examples of categorical
But for the most part, the buildings on Park and Fifth have moved closer to the board policies on Central Park West, where turndowns have been less categorical (i.e., no Hollywood types) and more a matter of personal preference.
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Kim Velsey, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2025
The Government of Israel is not the nation of Israel, but the Government of Israel led by Benjamin Netanyahu today deserves our categorical and unequivocal condemnation.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025
The Government of Israel is not the nation of Israel, but the Government of Israel led by Benjamin Netanyahu today deserves our categorical and unequivocal condemnation.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 10 Aug. 2025
This categorical rebuke of the allegations, together with the acquittal of all five players, should assist in getting Hart reinstated.
—Eric MacRamalla, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
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Kim Velsey, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2025
The Government of Israel is not the nation of Israel, but the Government of Israel led by Benjamin Netanyahu today deserves our categorical and unequivocal condemnation.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025
The Government of Israel is not the nation of Israel, but the Government of Israel led by Benjamin Netanyahu today deserves our categorical and unequivocal condemnation.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 10 Aug. 2025
This categorical rebuke of the allegations, together with the acquittal of all five players, should assist in getting Hart reinstated.
—Eric MacRamalla, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for categorical
Adjective
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But that might not give you a definite idea of how the drink may affect you.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Sep. 2025
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Both are definite building blocks moving forward for the organization.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The junior quarterback went 5-for-8 passing with 146 yards, while adding 59 yards rushing to go with three total touchdowns as Springfield Central defeated a Catholic Conference nemesis, 28-20.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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By contrast, in the United States the top two fintech deals represented less than 10% of total funding, with capital spread across hundreds of Series A-C rounds.—
Aman Ghei,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Across Jamaica, resorts are embracing bolder design, elevated local cuisine, and a more profound sense of place.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
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My friendship and partnership with Graham has been profound and certainly one of the most enjoyable relationships of my life.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Don’t pull over in the roundabout Roundabouts with a single lane of traffic in each direction are fairly simple – yield to traffic in the roundabout, wait for a gap in traffic and go through, Bryson said.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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This can be as simple as bodyweight movements, resistance bands or dumbbells, focusing on compound/functional movements like squats, pushes and pulls.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Carylanne Brown, the senior Grove guide at Grove Collaborative, also likes the idea of selecting one day per week to tackle a more thorough clean.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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An objective and thorough review will show nothing inappropriate was stored or kept by Amb.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While no service can guarantee the complete removal of your data from the internet, a data removal service is really a smart choice.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Watching everything in release order will give you a nearly complete experience, though hardcore fans may want to check out The Golden Age Arc – Memorial Edition, which transformed the three films into a 13-episode anime series featuring new music, enhanced visuals, and other fun additions.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The choice before Washington is stark.—
Firas Maksad,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
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After finishing 13th in the league last season and winning a play-in game to advance for the first time in nine years, Charlotte will need a stark improvement to begin a new postseason winning streak.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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The sheer size of the system churning its way through the South China Sea was captured from space by Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui aboard the International Space Station.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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Festival highlights include the giant mum arch and other flowery displays–perfect for photos–as well as the sheer variety of shopping from more than 300 vendors.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Categorical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/categorical. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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