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also categoric
as in unconditional
having no exceptions or restrictions
a categorical denial of the rumors that the celebrities were planning to get married
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Recent Examples of categorical
My own victories over gout are less categorical.
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Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
At least on the surface, there seems to be a categorical difference between descriptions of the material and descriptions of the mind.
—Conor Feehly, Big Think, 10 Mar. 2026
The bylaws contain categorical exclusions that prevent discretion in certain circumstances while allowing loopholes to be exploited in others.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
Jackson is categorical in his own defense.
—Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
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Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
At least on the surface, there seems to be a categorical difference between descriptions of the material and descriptions of the mind.
—Conor Feehly, Big Think, 10 Mar. 2026
The bylaws contain categorical exclusions that prevent discretion in certain circumstances while allowing loopholes to be exploited in others.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
Jackson is categorical in his own defense.
—Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for categorical
Adjective
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Trump granted a full and unconditional pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road dark web marketplace, on January 21.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Dec. 2025
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Families are supposed to be places where people share values and offer one another unconditional love.—
Dan Rene,
Boston Herald,
25 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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These genius finds are absolute miracle workers that not only cut down prep time and save space, but also make cooking a breeze.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 Aug. 2025
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Bedsure Quilted Down-alternative Duvet Insert A fluffy comforter is an absolute must-have.—
Brittney Morgan,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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A’ja Wilson is a picture of sheer joy and utter domination.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
10 Dec. 2025
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Use sheer curtains to filter the light if needed.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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My wife goes into the kitchen and returns with beer, fruit, and a few simple dishes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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When the Phoenix Mercury started chipping away at the Valkyries’ 18-point lead, threatening to turn a dominant night into a late-game nightmare, Golden State had a simple answer.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Trump has opened our eyes to the consequences of extreme greed, corruption, cruelty, and utter disregard for the Constitution and the rule of law.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
9 June 2026
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Tharmarajah provides a great balance of comic relief and utter poignance, explaining his survival techniques as an orphan, carving out a pragmatic path in life leading to a particular kind of soaring.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Of course, there are definite drawbacks to this method, such as making your car more vulnerable to theft or vandalism, not to mention damage in the event of an unexpected rainstorm.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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Critics wound up simmering down to 66% fresh on Masters of the Universe but audience seemed to be alright with it at 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, and a 65% definite recommend.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Coker can make up to $41 million in total incentives across four years, as the extension adds to the qualifying offer Coker signed as an exclusive rights free agent earlier this offseason.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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However, the drama and comedy series categories are guaranteed to have eight nominees each, regardless of the total number of entries.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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But the call of the stage was so strong that Abdul-Mateen II made a complete career change in his late 20s.—
Carita Rizzo,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
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In another record-breaking start Friday, Misiorowski threw his first complete-game shutout in his 28th big-league start, striking out 15 in a 6-0 win against the Philadelphia Phillies.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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“Categorical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/categorical. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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