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also categoric
as in definite
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
The regime’s response was immediate and categorical.
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Kian Tajbakhsh, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
See which Texas cities rank high in real estate, cost of living
Two Texas cities stood out in WalletHub's categorical rankings.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 18 July 2025
Nobody in the party complained when President Trump canceled asylum appointments at the border or shut down Biden’s categorical parole programs.
—John R. Puri, National Review, 17 July 2025
While there is no categorical ban under international law, the use of nuclear weapons would be subject to international humanitarian law (IHL), which requires adherence to the principles of distinction, proportionality, and necessity—especially regarding civilian harm.
—Hugh Cameron
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
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Kian Tajbakhsh, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
See which Texas cities rank high in real estate, cost of living
Two Texas cities stood out in WalletHub's categorical rankings.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 18 July 2025
Nobody in the party complained when President Trump canceled asylum appointments at the border or shut down Biden’s categorical parole programs.
—John R. Puri, National Review, 17 July 2025
While there is no categorical ban under international law, the use of nuclear weapons would be subject to international humanitarian law (IHL), which requires adherence to the principles of distinction, proportionality, and necessity—especially regarding civilian harm.
—Hugh Cameron
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for categorical
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Partnerships, as always, will be a definite accelerant but a high degree of critical capability should probably be insourced given the winds of change currently sweeping across the landscape of geopolitics.—
Amir Husain,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Nobody 2 is prime with older guys with solid total awareness and definite interest climbing.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
12 Aug. 2025
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For results based on the total sample of national adults, the margin of sampling error is ±4 percentage points at the 95% confidence level.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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But with Erin's longevity and intensity this season should soon reach and surpass normal levels of Accumulated Cyclone Energy, a measurement of a season's total activity.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
16 Aug. 2025
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Advertisement What ties all this together is the simple but profound idea that music is more than just entertainment.—
Lindsay A. Fleming,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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That said, both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are having a profound impact on the way drivers interact with their vehicles.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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The recycled leather lanyard adds to its convenience and simple, timeless style.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Aug. 2025
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In North Carolina, Republicans are a few votes shy of a supermajority in one chamber but still control the redistricting process because the state’s congressional maps are not subject to veto and therefore can be passed by a simple majority in the legislature.—
Elena Shao,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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Incorporating thorough quality assurance processes tailored to address AI-specific security vulnerabilities is essential.—
Rob Green,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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This permit allows for up to 800 megawatts electric (MWe) of nuclear power and followed a thorough environmental and safety review that remains valid through 2039.—
Daniel Stout,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Aug. 2025
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In a separate report, The Information said regulators in China have ordered major tech companies, including ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent, to suspend Nvidia chip purchases until a national security review is complete.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
16 Aug. 2025
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In early 2028, the second phase, which will add 11 more gates, will be fully complete.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Universities, companies, and research organizations across the country now face a stark choice: adhere to restrictive federal conditions that may conflict with longstanding institutional values or forgo the funding that supports their operations.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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This stands in stark contrast to the global market rout that followed Trump’s April 2 tariff announcement, when investors rushed out of U.S. equities and bonds, sending gold to hover near all-time highs while the dollar slipped.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
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Founder Samantha Brett emphasizes layering SPF over makeup, with formulas like their Beauty Screen Mineral Tints providing SPF50 protection in a sheer, wearable finish.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The look was finished with a silk tulle veil, crystal beaded Manolo Blahnik satin sandals and a pair of sheer elbow gloves.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Categorical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/categorical. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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