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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
The first executive order calls for considering new categorical exclusions under the National Environmental Policy Act, potentially allowing more logging projects to bypass thorough environmental reviews.
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Angrej Singh, Axios, 3 Mar. 2025
Next, expand categorical exclusions.
—James Broughel, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Expanding categorical exclusions would allow low-risk projects to bypass NEPA’s unnecessary analysis requirements.
—James Broughel, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
There will be those who view Arsenal’s decision not to enter the market before Monday night’s deadline as a categorical failure, but January (and in this case, the start of February) is never an easy time for clubs to go shopping, and buying for the sake of it is a mistake many teams fall into.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
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Angrej Singh, Axios, 3 Mar. 2025
Next, expand categorical exclusions.
—James Broughel, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Expanding categorical exclusions would allow low-risk projects to bypass NEPA’s unnecessary analysis requirements.
—James Broughel, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
There will be those who view Arsenal’s decision not to enter the market before Monday night’s deadline as a categorical failure, but January (and in this case, the start of February) is never an easy time for clubs to go shopping, and buying for the sake of it is a mistake many teams fall into.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for categorical
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Seafood Courses The eight courses begin with an amuse-bouche containing definite New York touches including a King Salmon Everything Bagel plus a suggestion of a smash burger but composed of the fatty tuna Otoro, egg yolk gelee and Choux pastry and an A5 Wagyu & Hokkaido Uni Sando.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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The auto speaks to a definite sense of nostalgia about a time four decades ago but has also been updated to become more user- and driver-friendly.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
5 May 2025
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Season 1 of The Hunting Party averaged 4.2 million total viewers (with delayed playback).—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
12 May 2025
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Puerto Rico continues to lead U.S. exports of pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing, representing nearly 20% of total U.S. exports in 2020, according to the bureau.—
Dánica Coto,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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In a world where digital interactions often overshadow genuine connections, the profound bond of friendship becomes, more than ever, an indispensable anchor. ...—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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Motherhood is one of the most profound political and spiritual acts available to us to affect society.—
Kelsey Reinhardt,
National Review,
11 May 2025
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Style them with a simple tank for a casual day out, or add a blazer and ballet flats for a more polished airport look.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2025
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While rectal cancers can be detected with a simple MRI scan, other cancer types are more difficult.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2025
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The model comes with seven flossing tips, a one-minute timer with a 30-second pacer to ensure thorough water flossing of all areas and a removable water reservoir with 90+ seconds of flossing time.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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Give your resume and LinkedIn profile a thorough audit (or get a resume writer or career coach to help you), and find ways to creatively include these in-demand skills within them.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Walt Disney World is gearing up for a fantastic summer, complete with a new nighttime parade at Magic Kingdom, two new shows debuting at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and a slew of new activities for guests at select resorts.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
12 May 2025
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By the time markets closed on Monday, the rebound was complete, with traders actually up from January thanks to the biggest day of gains since tariffs tanked confidence.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
12 May 2025
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The content thrives in stark contrast to the dark online world of the manosphere and offers an alternative to misogyny (awesome, right?).—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Through multiple social media posts, Richard drew attention to the stark contrast between his own training gear and the conditions faced by athletes at Clon Circus.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Secrets of the Thrift Kidney's strategy centers on knowledge, patience, and sheer time investment.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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Elements of fabric ruching and stitching featured at the hips, with sheer fabric cascading throughout the rest of the piece.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 May 2025
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“Categorical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/categorical. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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