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
Two days of talks between the U.S. and China concluded Tuesday without a definite agreement.
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Alina Selyukh, NPR, 29 July 2025
As for who should play Van Doren in a potential biopic, Mamie has a definite opinion: Sydney Sweeney.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 28 July 2025
De Vito investigates this theory but doesn’t propose a definite thesis.
—Emily Zarevich, JSTOR Daily, 24 July 2025
But this union will fail if there's a lack of definite, enforceable standards.
—Ramachander Rao Thallada, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Alina Selyukh, NPR, 29 July 2025
As for who should play Van Doren in a potential biopic, Mamie has a definite opinion: Sydney Sweeney.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 28 July 2025
De Vito investigates this theory but doesn’t propose a definite thesis.
—Emily Zarevich, JSTOR Daily, 24 July 2025
But this union will fail if there's a lack of definite, enforceable standards.
—Ramachander Rao Thallada, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definite
Adjective
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For a limited time, customers will be able to add brass initial charms, available at select Stella McCartney boutiques worldwide, to their shoes.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
7 Aug. 2025
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The cocktail menu rotates every six weeks, and specialty menus are released for an even more limited time around holidays.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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These tools can help detect harmful symbols, explicit imagery or copyright violations before content is published.—
Anees Ali Khan,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The season one finale concluded with Laurel getting attacked by Eugene’s (Moosa Mostafa) bees, though there was no explicit confirmation of her death.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But the effect is the absolute least at the marginal rate, and the least in general when the cuts are in rates of a progressive tax system.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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But once upon a time, Western societies understood that once a horrific war has been initiated, there can be no substitute for absolute victory.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Disagreements can and should remain on other matters, but the party should be able to agree to a finite number of congressional reforms and bills about which they can all be committed.—
Solomon D. Stevens,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Aug. 2025
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Scientific American profiles a branch of mathematics that is based on the idea that infinity is impossible, since the universe itself is finite.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There were no final goodbyes, Ulrich said, because nobody felt that this was the definitive end.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
6 Aug. 2025
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Rick Krakow said there is not one definitive explanation.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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One of the most important parts of the film is the story of Ella Little-Collins unconditional love towards Malcolm X, Gayotto-Hohl said.—
Damenica Ellis,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Aug. 2025
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In the pic, eras overlap seamlessly, capturing the primal fears, rituals, and unconditional bonds that remain unchanged through time.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Andrew Brandon-Gordon, EVP, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Operating Officer, is coming in with a base salary of $2.8 million, a target bonus of $1.2 million and a one-time restricted stock award valued at $60 million.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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The executives also received a tranche of restricted stock units, with Ellison and Shell receiving 5 million shares, and Brandon-Gordon 4 million shares, which will vest quarterly over a five year period.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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However, there have been some signs of recovery, with a focus on specific sectors like technology and pharmaceuticals.—
Ritika Gupta,
CNBC,
13 Aug. 2025
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Many types of delusional disorders involve specific claims or contentions.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Definite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definite. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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