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Recent Examples of canonical
This is not the case with Kirk, who has no canonical reason to cross paths with his future colleagues.
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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
Author Mary Rogers, in her memoir Shy, remembered how she was inspired to write the YA novel that became, first, a popular 1976 film with Jody Foster and then this canonical Lohan hit.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 9 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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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
Author Mary Rogers, in her memoir Shy, remembered how she was inspired to write the YA novel that became, first, a popular 1976 film with Jody Foster and then this canonical Lohan hit.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 9 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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In June, more than 20 authoritative organizations, including the National Medical Association and American Academy of Pediatrics, expressed serious concerns for the health impacts of overhauling the advisory committee.—
Jordan Miller,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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In a time of noise and distraction, his quiet yet authoritative voice continues to show the way.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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For centuries, the land was the private dwelling of emperors and pontiffs until 2014, when Pope Francis opened the papal gardens to the public.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Supposedly his papal salary is in the neighborhood of $400,000.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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That’s why Nicolette Boxe, licensed realtor at Sotheby’s International Realty in Hunt Country, Virginia, recommends investing in a set of plush, monogrammed guest towels in crisp white or neutral tones.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Despite being legal, the illicit market is thriving, with only 38% of the cannabis consumed in California coming from licensed growers, according to a 2024 report released by the state Department of Cannabis Control.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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An exam by an independent certified jeweler confirmed the watches were counterfeit.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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Yes, any certified National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence shop.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 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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The acquisition would provide Apple with an immediate AI search capability that could transform both Siri and Safari, giving the company a legitimate competitor to Google’s search dominance.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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After tragedies or natural disasters, fake nonprofits or misleading crowdfunding campaigns pop up online, siphoning donations away from legitimate causes.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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That warrant was later corrected after a clerical error listed Menendez Abdala’s birth year incorrectly.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Houthis are led by a family of clerical megalomaniacs who have been prophesying apocalyptic war since the early 2000s.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Canonical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canonical. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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