a priori

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adverb

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Recent Examples of a priori
Adverb
And this abstractness of Mr. Wilson is part of a curiously a priori metaphysical idealism. Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 6 Feb. 2024 Pushing certain values as a priori can backfire. Arielle Pardes, Wired, 9 Sep. 2021 My point is that, a priori, there is no reason to assume a beneficial effect of this kind of stimulation. Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 21 July 2019 For instance, grant applications, and requests for ethical approval, already contain detailed a priori protocols in most cases. Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 23 Sep. 2012 See All Example Sentences for a priori
Recent Examples of Synonyms for a priori
Adverb
  • The British rapper, who released her sixth studio album, Lotus, earlier this month, will kick off the headlining Lotus Tour in Toronto in October, with further stops in Brooklyn, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, and more.
    Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 23 June 2025
  • It was reportedly taken in Windsor earlier this month.
    Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 23 June 2025
Adjective
  • That would be demonstrated if general relativity is derivable from quantum gravity.
    Amanda Gefter, Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024
  • That would be demonstrated if general relativity is derivable from quantum gravity.
    Amanda Gefter, Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024
Adverb
  • LeBron James already opted in to a $52.6 million deal with the Lakers for next season, the Rockets traded for Durant and the Los Angeles Clippers saw James Harden decline his option in return for a new deal and a raise.
    Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
  • With tensions already flaring, a nightmarish encounter with a mysterious, unnatural force threatens to corrupt their lives, their love, and their flesh.
    Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 30 June 2025

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“A priori.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/a%20priori. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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