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Recent Examples of canonical
Living systems are canonical examples of open systems, using energy from their environments to maintain themselves in the statistically surprising condition of being alive.
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Anil Seth, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
This is not the case with Kirk, who has no canonical reason to cross paths with his future colleagues.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The two canonical albums Only Built 4 Cuban Linx and The Infamous were both released by Loud Records three decades ago.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2025
Their precious cargo, to be delivered to the franchise’s canonical evil megacorp, Weyland-Yutani, is a menagerie of novel life forms, including some familiar-looking eggs.
—Judy Berman, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
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Anil Seth, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
This is not the case with Kirk, who has no canonical reason to cross paths with his future colleagues.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The two canonical albums Only Built 4 Cuban Linx and The Infamous were both released by Loud Records three decades ago.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2025
Their precious cargo, to be delivered to the franchise’s canonical evil megacorp, Weyland-Yutani, is a menagerie of novel life forms, including some familiar-looking eggs.
—Judy Berman, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canonical
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View Comments The Friday event, which took place inside the Vatican’s apostolic palace, included a roundtable discussion on AI ethics and governance.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
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The Friday event, which took place inside the Vatican’s apostolic palace, included a roundtable discussion on AI ethics and governance.—
CNN.com,
Mercury News,
20 June 2025
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After authoritative wins over the Lions and Commanders, the Packers certainly had the look of a Super Bowl contender.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Is the appearance of an authoritative dictionary at a precise moment in the history of a language a statement about its maturity?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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Established in 1506, the Swiss Guard's mission is to always guard and protect the pope and his official residence, the Apostolic Palace, as well as cardinals who gather during the papal conclave.—
Katie Kindelan,
ABC News,
2 Oct. 2025
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Among those attending the event was Arnold Schwarzenegger, the actor and former Governor of California, who is supporting papal efforts on climate.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Kaley Chiles, the licensed counselor challenging Colorado’s ban, said the law is preventing her from communicating messages that some people – including those who believe they were born in the wrong body − are interested in.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Chris Maurice is the CEO of Yellow Card, the largest licensed stablecoin payments company in Africa and emerging markets.—
Chris Maurice,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Even today, women make up less than 25% of all certified financial planners, according to a report by the CFP Board.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Ben Vaughan is an urban forestry project manager for Trees Forever and an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certified arborist.—
Viveka Neveln,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 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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Freddie Clayton The Fisherman’s Ring is a signet ring presented to a new pope at his inauguration, as a symbol of his episcopal authority and as the successor of St. Peter, the fisherman apostle and the first pope, who began his papacy around the year 30.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
18 May 2025
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Scammers will call or text consumers claiming to be a legitimate institution, such as a bank or a government institution.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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The anxiety and fear that people bring to my office and to the delivery room about the many uncertainties associated with pregnancy and childbirth is palpable and legitimate.—
Tami S. Rowen,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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But at the time, such ambitions weren’t seen as realistic for women, who were instead steered toward housework or low-wage clerical jobs.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Olivier honors included an unprecedented Best Supporting Actor award to the puppeteers who operate the tiger named Richard Parker (named so because of a clerical error in filing after his capture).—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Canonical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canonical. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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