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Translated into many vernacular languages, the poetry and philosophy of Firdausi, Attar, Rumi, Hafez, Sa‘di, Nizami, Ibn Sina, and Nizam al-Mulk assumed a canonical authority across Asia.
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Pankaj Mishra, The New York Review of Books, 13 Mar. 2026
The sequence of nigiri is canonical.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
And that, more or less, if usually not so eloquently delivered, was the canonical Fourth of July speech for a very long time, even if it was utterly eviscerated by Frederick Douglass in 1852.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
With this one showstopping admission—Hamlet, possibly the most canonical text of Western literature next to the Bible—Ringbaum wins the game.
—Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
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Pankaj Mishra, The New York Review of Books, 13 Mar. 2026
The sequence of nigiri is canonical.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
And that, more or less, if usually not so eloquently delivered, was the canonical Fourth of July speech for a very long time, even if it was utterly eviscerated by Frederick Douglass in 1852.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
With this one showstopping admission—Hamlet, possibly the most canonical text of Western literature next to the Bible—Ringbaum wins the game.
—Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canonical
Adjective
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Kast and his wife are part of Schoenstatt, a Catholic apostolic movement devoted to the Virgin Mary.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Like his apostolic namesake, Thomas believes unquestioningly in the evidence of his senses.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These articles add depth to a brand’s digital footprint and act as authoritative signals when AI tools evaluate credibility.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Michigan soon may have a more authoritative accounting.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Leo's events in Monaco were marked by all the usual protocol and pomp of a papal tour abroad.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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Monaco — The leaders of the world’s two smallest states came together on Saturday, as Pope Leo XIV made history with the first papal visit to Monaco in modern times and called on its residents to share their wealth with those in need.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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All the hyperscaler capital in the world can’t conjure a licensed electrician out of thin air (Goldman estimates combined budgets rose by more than $300 billion for 2026 and 2027).—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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There would be a 6% sales tax on the products, which must be tested by licensed labs in DC before they are sold.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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This year there was the addition of a new episcopal area for Burundi and Rwanda and the appointment of nine new bishops, a reversal of the trend among U.S. bishops.—
Liam Adams,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Oct. 2025
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Haller Suites & Restaurant offers a dining experience with panoramic views over the episcopal town.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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My high school basketball coach was, depending on the day, either a motivational genius or a certified madman.—
Mark Glende,
Twin Cities,
27 Mar. 2026
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Since then, more than 250,000 additional women have become certified divers, representing a nearly 7% reduction in the worldwide gap.—
Kaila Yu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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Experts are split on the subject, but Alfoneh argued the key differences will be a greater stress on Iranian nationalism and less concern with the puritanical social policies of the clerical government.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr will replace Ali Larijani, whose death in Israeli strikes last week was a major blow to the ruling clerical regime.—
Charlene Gubash,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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Voting-rights advocates warned those two provisions — among a long list of changes in state election law — could prevent thousands of citizens who are legitimate Florida voters from casting ballots.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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If the debt is legitimate and the amount is correct, responding to the lawsuit also opens the door for settlement negotiations.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Canonical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canonical. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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