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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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 Concept was a definite pointer to the all-new M3 due later this year.
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New Atlas,
21 June 2026
From indie shorts and arthouse features to 3D family-friendly blockbusters, Canada’s presence this year is a definite sign of a resilient animation industry.
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Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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
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New Atlas,
21 June 2026
From indie shorts and arthouse features to 3D family-friendly blockbusters, Canada’s presence this year is a definite sign of a resilient animation industry.
—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Despite that, her royal status has come with one definite perk.
—
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for definite
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The department’s limited release of materials prompted outcry and lawsuits from people saying the department was acting to protect rich and powerful people mentioned in the files.
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But the Idaho side never found the back of the net again while Knoxville proved lethally efficient with its limited opportunities.
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There is no more explicit example of the vulnerability of American democracy, and of the magnitude of the task of repairing it once it is breached.
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The real toxicity concern, per The New Republic‘s review of contractor materials, confirming previous reporting from Meidas News, lies in the epoxy resin used for the pool’s new lining, which carries explicit long-term aquatic toxicity warnings.
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This World Cup has been bringing the absolute goods from day one.
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The last decade has been an absolute whirlwind for the 38-year-old film school graduate, who could have never dreamed of the success he’s enjoyed as a YouTube personality with over 10 million subscribers (and counting).
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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 are no definitive statistics about how many students are affected by state bans.
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In 1868, at the age of 29, John Muir arrived in San Francisco via steamship with definitive plans to wander and revel in the natural wonders of California—he’d heard of the Golden State’s geographic riches and wanted to see them for himself.
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Ramp, the corporate card and expense management company backed by Iconiq and valued at $44 billion, is now Senra’s largest advertiser and, by CEO Glyman’s own description, an unconditional backer.
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At its deepest level, this work is fueled by unconditional love—not sentimental or passive love but love as discipline, courage and commitment.
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Another man has been charged with operating an unregistered drone in restricted airspace around Dallas Stadium during the FIFA World Cup, federal attorneys said Friday.
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In a separate interview, another person familiar with the situation — who has been involved in past intelligence investigations involving Venezuelan officials — offered additional allegations about the restricted zone.
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Follow the specific directions from your doctor and the exact type of medicine, first and foremost.
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Multiple readers of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and 11Alive viewers have reached out to me with this specific concern.
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“Definite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definite. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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